Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 06:10 and travel via Antwerp: 3h09 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 06:10 train →Watch the connection in Antwerp
Arriving on the EST 9364, you have 6 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured August 2026, September 2026, October 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Late arrival
The 21:10 departure only arrives at 00:24. Book a hotel with late check-in, or take an earlier train.
Easy day trip
You're in Hasselt in 2h57. A return trip in one day works fine: leave early and catch a train back after dinner.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Hasselt
Tickets for the 06:10 train →Tickets for the 07:10 train →Tickets for the 08:10 train →Tickets for the 09:10 train →Tickets for the 11:10 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 5 in the morning, 5 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.
- Operators: NMBS/SNCB and Eurostar.
- Usual change points: Antwerp, Brussels and Aarschot.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
Which train should you take?
Take the 16:10 train: in 98% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey. Better avoid the 21:10 journey: it only worked in 87% of cases.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Change at | Whole trip worked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 09:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 96% | Reliable |
| 07:10 | 10:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 97% | Reliable |
| 08:10 | 11:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 97% | Reliable |
| 09:10 | 12:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 95% | Reliable |
| 11:10 | 14:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 90% | Reliable |
| 13:10 | 16:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 93% | Reliable |
| 14:40 | 18:07 | 3h27 | Brussels | – | |
| 15:10 | 18:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 97% | Reliable |
| 15:10 | 18:07 | 2h57 | Antwerp, Aarschot | – | |
| 16:10 ★ | 19:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 98% | Reliable |
| 17:10 | 20:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 93% | Reliable |
| 18:10 | 21:19 | 3h09 | Antwerp | 97% | Reliable |
| 19:10 | 22:24 | 3h14 | Antwerp | 88% | Reliable |
| 21:10 | 00:24 | 3h14 | Antwerp | 87% | Reliable |
"Whole trip worked" = chance you make every connection with at least 8 minutes to spare, calculated from real arrival times (Rijden de Treinen train archive, CC BY 4.0). ★ = our pick. How we measure.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 06:10 and covers about 236 km of track through the Netherlands and Belgium. You spend 2h22 on the train plus 47 minutes changing trains, averaging 100 km/h.
- 06:10
07:30EST 9310 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Antwerp-Central1h20 · ± 164 km · 1 intermediate stop · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Antwerp-Central: 47 minutes. Measured: this connection was made on 96% of 78 trips (at least 8 minutes to change, cancellations count as missed).
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 08:17
09:19IC 4908 · NMBS/SNCB
Antwerp-Central → Hasselt1h02 · ± 72 km · 4 intermediate stops · through Belgium
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 07:15 (1h05 after departure), on the EST 9310 between Amsterdam Centraal and Antwerp-Central.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 09:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | RecommendedFewest changes |
| 07:10 | 10:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 08:10 | 11:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 09:10 | 12:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 11:10 | 14:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 13:10 | 16:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 14:40 | 18:07 | 3h27 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 15:10 | 18:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 15:10 | 18:07 | 2h57 | 2 | Antwerp, Aarschot | Fastest |
| 16:10 | 19:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 17:10 | 20:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 18:10 | 21:19 | 3h09 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 19:10 | 22:24 | 3h14 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 21:10 | 00:24 +1 | 3h14 | 1 | Antwerp |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Hasselt?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
Measured: 78 trips of the EST 9310, arriving in Antwerp-Central, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
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Tip: international train tickets usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Booking 1 to 3 months ahead is often cheapest.
Frequently asked questions
Which train should you take to Hasselt?
Take the 16:10 train: in 98% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey. Better avoid the 21:10 journey: it only worked in 87% of cases.
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Hasselt?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Hasselt takes 2h57. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Hasselt?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Antwerp or Brussels.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Hasselt?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Hasselt?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead.
How punctual is the train to Hasselt?
The EST 9310 arrived on time in Antwerp-Central on 87% of trips, with an average delay of 3 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Hasselt pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Belgium.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Hasselt?
By rail it is about 236 km; as the crow flies 164 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Hasselt?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 07:15 (1h05 after departure), on the EST 9310 between Amsterdam Centraal and Antwerp-Central.
