173 km | |
Train, coach or flight | |
€6 - €202 | |
Coach • €6 • 2 h 45 min | |
Flight • €202 • 45 min | |
BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM Cityhopper or Eurostar |
Travel 173 km by train, coach or flight to Brussels from Amsterdam. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM Cityhopper or Eurostar among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Amsterdam to Brussels.
How to get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travelling from the capital of the Netherlands down into the hub of the European Union is a journey that can be easily conquered by road. Despite lying in separate countries, the travel time between these two locations is deceptively short, so much so that direct flights are usually the least popular method of transport - although KLM does offer services on most days. Flixbus, Megabus and Eurolines all offer fast, cheap routes into Brussels from Amsterdam, with Thalys providing rail services.
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£9.43 |
2:45 h |
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£24.86 |
1:51 h |
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Amsterdam and Brussels are well connected to one another and the journey can be done by train, bus or plane. The most popular route is by train as it often the easiest and more efficient but other options such as bus and plane are also available.
When getting the Amsterdam to Brussels train are there plenty of train companies to choose from. High-speed train companies such as Thalys and Eurostar runs services between Amsterdam and Brussels as does NS International.
The fastest time to get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train is 1h50m but it can take up to 2h53m if the journey requires a change.
26 trains leave Amsterdam for Brussels every day. The first train leaves at 07:22 and the last train leaves Amsterdam at 21:22 and arrives in Brussels at 00:15 the next day.
Departure Information: All trains from Amsterdam to Brussels trains leave from Amsterdam Centraal. Located in the centre of Amsterdam, it is easily accessible as lots of bus and tram routes finish at Amsterdam Centraal.
Arrival Information: All trains from Amsterdam to Brussels arrive into Brussels Midi, a busy train station located in the south of the city. It is well connected to the rest of the city as it is both the De Ljin bus network and the STIB, which is Brussels own Tram and Metro lines.
Many bus companies run between Amsterdam and Brussels including Deinbus, Eurolines, Flixbus and Ouibus.
The fastest service is run by Flixbus and takes 2h45m, the longest direct journey takes 5h and is also run by Flixbus.
There are around 44 buses from Amsterdam to Brussels every day. The first Amsterdam to Brussels bus leaves at 07:00 with the last leaving Amsterdam at 22:00 and arriving at 02:55 in the morning the next day.
Departure Information: Most buses leave from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, which is located to the west of Amsterdam Centraal. It is on Metro line 50 as well as on certain bus and tram lines.
Arrival Information: Most buses arrive in Brussels Gare du Nord located in the Schaerbeek area. It is on tram lines 3 and 4 so it easy to access the rest of the city. Some buses to terminate at other locations throughout the city so it is best to double check before you travel.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels is on the bus. All buses from Amsterdam into the Belgian capital are direct, with travellers able to choose from a variety of providers. Eurolines often offer the quickest route into Brussels, with travel time on their afternoon and evening service taking as little as two-and-a-half hours. Flixbus and Megabus provide fast routes that rarely exceed three hours of travel time, leaving at various points throughout the morning, afternoon and evening. The final service of the day usually leaves at 11:00 p.m. and is run by Megabus.
When you account for check-in and waiting times for flights, the train is the quickest option for travel from Amsterdam to Brussels. Both Thalys and International offer direct rail routes into the Belgian capital at several points throughout the day. Total travel time rarely exceeds two hours, although services can stop as early as 5:17 p.m. on some days.
The most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is on the train. The relatively short distance between the two capitals means that flying is actually the least popular choice.
Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels on FlixBus, KLM and Lufthansa travel with Omio. When comparing timetables and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
European Sleeper is a Belgian-Dutch train company launched in 2021 which operates night train services between Amsterdam and Amsterdam. Germany to Belgium is connected by night train three times a week which is expected to increase to a daily service and extend to cities like Dresden and Prague. Select from seats, couchettes, and sleeper options. With the couchettes you get free drinks and power plugs, and with the sleeper option you get power plugs as well as free meals. All tickets are Flex Night meaning you can cancel up to 48 hours in advance and they are non-exchangeable.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel between Amsterdam and Brussels: Economy and Business.
There are 3 options to travel to Brussels from Amsterdam including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Brussels from Amsterdam is a coach with an average price of €6.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Brussels:
Taking a coach costs €196 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €202 for the same trip.
A coach is €13 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average €19.
The fastest way to get to Brussels from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 45 min on average.
Train takes on average 1 h 51 min.
Brussels is approximately 173 km away from Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Brussels is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Amsterdam to Brussels as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Amsterdam to Brussels:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Brussels with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Brussels from Amsterdam.
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