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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €165.
Distance: 173 km
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €643 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travelling from Brussels to Amsterdam
Train, plane and bus routes can all be used to make the journey from Brussels in Belgium to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. There is not a huge amount of difference in travel times but the quickest route is by train, with the longest total journey time being by plane.
Quick Guide to Amsterdam
Must Know: Cycling is the most popular way to travel around Amsterdam. The city is quite flat and filled with over 400 kilometers of bike paths. Consider renting a bike while you’re in Amsterdam to travel like a local.
Must See: For those interested in Amsterdam’s history and culture, the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum cannot be missed. Those feeling more adventurous should visit the oldest area in Amsterdam - the world famous Red Light District.
Must Do: Visit one of Amsterdam’s world famous coffee shops or take a cruise in a glass-roofed boat on one of the city’s the 160+ Golden Age canals.
Did you know?About 8,000 bikes get pulled out of the canals each year.
Travelling from Brussels to Amsterdam
There are two possible direct train routes to Amsterdam from Brussels. The fastest journey is on the Eurostar International high-speed trains, with up to eleven departures a day and a journey time of just under 2 hours. Trains operated by Belgium SNCB depart eight times a day and take around 3 hours. Both routes run seven days a week between Bruxelles-Midi and Amsterdam Centraal Train Stations.
Four coach operators have direct routes between the two cities; Megabus, Eurolines, Flixbus and iDBUS. All routes operate seven days a week with a journey time of around 3 hours. Megabus have five departures a day from Brussels Rue de Cardinal Mercier Coach Station, near the Wing Tavern. The journey terminates in Amsterdam at the Zeeburg Park and Ride in the Zuiderzeeweg district. Both Eurolines, with around eleven departures a day, and Flixbus with four departures, leave from Brussels Gare du Nord and arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk Train and Coach Station. iDBUS has five departures a day from Bruxelles-Midi, which also arrive at Sloterdijk Station.
KLM is the only provider offering direct flights to Amsterdam from Brussels with a flying time of less than one hour and a total journey time of around 3.5 hours. Planes fly between Brussels Zavantem International Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Amsterdam.
There are 3 travel options between Brussels and Amsterdam. You can take a coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Brussels is by taking a coach, which costs on average €6.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Amsterdam:
Taking a coach costs €554 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €560 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €19 less than taking a train, which costs on average €25 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Brussels is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 45 min on average.
Train takes on average 1 h 55 min.
The distance between Brussels and Amsterdam is around 173 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Amsterdam is:
- 33 coaches a day.
- 4 flights a day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Amsterdam from Brussels as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Brussels to Amsterdam:
- Coaches most often depart from Brussels at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Flights mostly leave from Brussels Airport and tend to arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Amsterdam:
- You can take a coach from Brussels to Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Ourbus. Cheap tickets can be found for €6 with Ourbus from Brussels to Amsterdam.
- You can take a flight from Brussels to Amsterdam with KLM Cityhopper or KLM. Cheap tickets can be found for €513 with KLM from Brussels to Amsterdam.
- You can travel between Brussels and Amsterdam by train with Eurostar or European Sleeper. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €19 with European Sleeper from Brussels to Amsterdam.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 33 direct coaches a day to Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- You can find 4 direct flights per day to take to Amsterdam with KLM Cityhopper.
- You can check for a direct train to Amsterdam with Eurostar or European Sleeper with 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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