How to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels

Travel between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Netherlands enter Belgium?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Brussels from Amsterdam?

Conditions of entry into Belgium:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Brussels, Belgium?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Belgium has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 6/20/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip 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?

• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5

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 6/20/21. 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.

You can travel to Brussels from Amsterdam 3 different ways: flight, coach or train.

Brussels is approximately 107 miles (173 km) away from Amsterdam.

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

• Most travellers catch their flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Most travellers board their coach from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Most travellers take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to 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:

• KLM can get you to Brussels by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with KLM from Amsterdam to Brussels for €211 on Omio.
• Travel with Flixbus to go to Brussels by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Amsterdam to Brussels tickets on Omio for €10.
• SNCB | IC can get you to Brussels by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCB | IC from Amsterdam to Brussels for €34 on Omio.

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

• You can check for a direct flight to Brussels with KLM.
• You'll find direct coach services to Brussels with Flixbus.
• You can find direct trains to take to Brussels with Thalys or NS International.

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 purchase tickets for this route.

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

• The price of a plane ticket for this journey is one way on average.
• The price of a coach ticket for this trip is on average one way.
• The price of a train ticket for this journey is on average one way.

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.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels. Tickets for a coach cost on average €10.

This is compared to other travel options to Brussels:

A coach is generally €201 less than a flight for the same trip. A flight costs on average from Amsterdam to Brussels.

A coach is generally €24 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average from Amsterdam to Brussels.

The fastest way from Amsterdam to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.

Other travel options between Amsterdam and Brussels can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 2 h 45 min.

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 1 h 53 min.