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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a flight costs an average of €398.
Distance: 173 km
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€53 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €398 Average price | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Brussels:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average €53.
A bus is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average €398.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Brussels
How to get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1696
8:00 AM 3h10 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 11:10 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1696
8:00 AM 3h10 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 11:10 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
KL17079:40 PM 0h40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 10:20 PM Brussels Airport €709 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
93989:10 PM 1h56 Amsterdam Centraal 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
4527:31 AM 2h56 Amsterdam Centraal 10:27 AM Brussels-Midi €30 1 One-way 0 transfers- 9398+
23209:10 PM 2h17 Amsterdam Centraal 11:27 PM Brussels-Central €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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12:15 PM 3h45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 4:00 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1646
8:55 AM 3h45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 12:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - 4744
8:10 PM 3h15 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 11:25 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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LX42443:15 PM 3h35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 6:50 PM Brussels Airport €295 1 One-way 1 transfer- LX725+LX4556
9:50 AM 3h50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 1:40 PM Brussels Airport €295 1 One-way 1 transfer - LX729+LX4240
3:15 PM 6h15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 9:30 PM Brussels Airport €295 1 One-way 1 transfer
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How to Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels
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.
Amsterdam to Brussels Travel Comparison
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£9.43 |
2:45 h |
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Getting from Amsterdam to Brussels
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.
The Amsterdam to Brussels train
Which train companies run service from Amsterdam to Brussels?
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.
How long is the train journey from Amsterdam to Brussels?
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.
How many trains are there from Amsterdam to Brussels day?
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.
What are the departure and arrival station for trains from Amsterdam to Brussels?
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.
The Amsterdam to Brussels bus
Which bus companies run service from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Many bus companies run between Amsterdam and Brussels including Deinbus, Eurolines, Flixbus and Ouibus.
How long is the bus journey from Amsterdam to Brussels?
The fastest service is run by Flixbus and takes 2h45m, the longest direct journey takes 5h and is also run by Flixbus.
How many buses are there from Amsterdam to Brussels day?
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.
What are the departure and arrival station for buses from Amsterdam to Brussels?
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 Amsterdam to Brussels plane
What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels
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.
Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels
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.
Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Brussels:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average €53.
A bus is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average €398.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 108 trains per day.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Zuid and arrive in Brussels-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Travel with EuroCity, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Regional, Alibus, NS | BUS, České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines, Cityjet, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Brussels by flight.
- 19 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, Alibus.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
- 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
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