How to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels

International travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Brussels, Belgium is: Partially open.

Can I enter Belgium if coming from Netherlands?

Entry into Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Brussels if travelling from Amsterdam?

Conditions of entry:

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

What measures do I need to follow in Brussels, Belgium due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Belgium must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/24/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Brussels from Amsterdam.

The current restriction level for returning to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Belgium is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Amsterdam, Netherlands from Brussels, Belgium?

Reentering Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Amsterdam from Brussels?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Netherlands must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/24/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Amsterdam from Brussels here.

There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brussels: flight, coach or train.

The cheapest way from Amsterdam to Brussels is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around €11 compared to other travel options to Brussels:

A coach journey is usually €138 less than a journey to Brussels by plane, which costs on average €149 for the same trip.

A coach is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average €26.

The quickest way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels is by flight, which takes on average 45 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Brussels by coach can take on average 2 h 45 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 2 h 48 min   of travel time.

The distance between Amsterdam and Brussels is around 107 miles (173 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Brussels is:

• 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Brussels from Amsterdam as scheduled services by flight, coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Amsterdam to Brussels:

• Most travellers who purchase a plane ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport.
• Most travellers catch their coach from Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Most travellers catch their train from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Bruxelles-Midi.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with KLM for flights to Brussels. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for KLM Amsterdam to Brussels tickets on Omio for €149.
• Flixbus can take you to Brussels by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Amsterdam to Brussels for €11.
• SNCB | IC can take you to Brussels by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCB | IC from Amsterdam to Brussels for €26.

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Brussels with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct flights per day to Brussels with KLM.
• You'll find direct coach services to Brussels with Flixbus with around direct coaches every day.
• You'll find direct train services to Brussels with Thalys or NS International with around 16 direct trains every day.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this trip.

Before travelling from Amsterdam to Brussels, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket for this route is on average €149 one way.
• The price of a coach ticket is €11 one way on average for this route.
• The price of a train ticket is €26 one way on average for this route.

But we recommend booking Amsterdam to Brussels tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.