The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Amsterdam will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 9 buses that leave Brussels for Amsterdam on Sat, Nov 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €165.
Distance: 173 km
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €643 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Brussels to Amsterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Amsterdam buses for tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:55 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h05 | 5:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h40 | 4:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
1613 | 1:48 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h12 | 6:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4743 | 4:00 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h25 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4739 | 7:45 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h15 | 11:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1657 | 11:40 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h21 | 3:01 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1661 | 2:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h49 | 6:19 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 3h45 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 4h10 | 6:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Amsterdam
Buses from Brussels to Amsterdam run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 173 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 173 km |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 01:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Infobus from Brussels to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Brussels to Amsterdam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Infobus for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Brussels to Amsterdam
The first buses from Brussels to Amsterdam leave at 3:05 a.m. and the last bus leaves at 7:30 p.m. There are 16 buses a day. The journey between the two cities takes around 3 hours. Eurolines, Flixbus and Ouibus serve this route.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Brussels to Amsterdam?
Departure Station: Eurolines and Flixbus buses leave from Gare du Nord which is a 20-minute walk from the centre of Brussels. Ouibus leaves from Gare du Midi which is also a 20-minute walk from the centre of the city.
Arrival Station: Eurolines buses arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station, which is situated in the centre of town. Flixbus and Ouibus both arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station which is 2.5 miles from the centre. A 6-minute train ride from here will bring you to the centre of Amsterdam.
FAQs: Bus from Brussels to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Amsterdam 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Brussels, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16). When arriving in Amsterdam, you can end your route in coach stations like Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Centraal.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brussels to Amsterdam
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
- Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
- Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 272, 471 Train: IC, S2, S4
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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