How to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels

Travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Brussels, Belgium is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Brussels from Amsterdam restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Brussels, Belgium from Amsterdam?

Entry Requirements:

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Brussels, Belgium?

The government of Belgium has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

The above information was last verified on 10/20/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Brussels from Amsterdam closer to your planned date of departure here.

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

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Netherlands from Belgium?

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

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Netherlands from Belgium?

Requirements for reentering Netherlands:

• 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

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Netherlands?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in Netherlands to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

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

The above information about your return travel to Amsterdam, Netherlands was last verified on 10/20/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Amsterdam from Brussels.

There are 3 travel options from Amsterdam to Brussels: coach, flight or train.

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 journey is usually €300 less than a journey to Brussels by plane, which costs on average €310 for the same trip.

A coach is €27 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average €36.

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

Other travel options to Brussels from Amsterdam can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 2 h 45 min   of travel time.

In comparison, going by train can take 2 h 20 min   on average.

You should expect to travel around 107 miles (173 km) from Amsterdam to Brussels.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Brussels is:

• 16 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Amsterdam to Brussels:

• Coaches from Amsterdam to Brussels most often leave from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Flights from Amsterdam to Brussels most often leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly leave from Amsterdam Centraal and tend to 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:

• 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 €10.
• KLM can get you to Brussels by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with KLM from Amsterdam to Brussels for €310 on Omio.
• Travel with SNCB | IC for trains to Brussels. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCB | IC Amsterdam to Brussels tickets on Omio for €36.

Yes, there are direct services available between Amsterdam and Brussels with the following travel operators:

• You'll find direct coaches per day with Flixbus.
• You can take a direct flight with KLM with direct flights per day.
• You can travel directly by train with Thalys or NS International with 16 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Brussels from Amsterdam.

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 coach ticket is €10 one way on average for this trip.
• The price of a plane ticket for this trip is on average €310 one way.
• The price of a train ticket is on average €36 one way 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.