The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€9
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€11
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 28 m
Buses on Sep 17
2
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 2 buses from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus9:45 PM4h10Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)1:55 AMAmsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 AM2h45Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)1:00 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)€131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 AM2h45Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)1:00 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)€131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM4h10Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)1:55 AMAmsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)€91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a flight costs an average of €245.
Distance: 173 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €245 Average price | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average €37.
A bus is €228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average €245.
Other travel options to Amsterdam Centraal take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Live departures
Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 2h45 | 1:00 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 4h10 | 1:55 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal
Buses from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 173 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 173 km |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Brussels-North to Amsterdam CentraalYou can travel by bus between Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-North to Amsterdam Centraal by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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