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How to travel from Brussels to Amsterdam

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Travel Information from Brussels to Amsterdam

distanceDistance173 km
modeAvailable travel modesCoach, train or flight
priceTicket price range€6 - €560
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €6 • 2 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €560 • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, KLM Cityhopper or Eurostar

Take a coach, train or flight to travel 173 km from Brussels to Amsterdam. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM Cityhopper or Eurostar among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Brussels to Amsterdam.

Travel options
from Brussels to Amsterdam

How to get from Brussels to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:00AM2h45
Bruxelles, Gare du Nord
11:45AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
141One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
04:20PM3h50
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
08:10PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
KLM Cityhopper
10:45AM0h55
Brussels Airport (BRU)
11:40AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
7801One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCB
09:49AM2h07
Brussels-Midi
11:56AMAmsterdam Zuid
531One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar Red (Thalys)
05:53AM1h37
Brussels-Midi
07:30AMSchiphol Airport
321One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar Red (Thalys)
05:53AM1h57
Brussels-Midi
07:50AMAmsterdam Centraal
321One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:35AM3h15
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
11:50AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
111One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:35AM3h40
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
12:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:30AM2h45
Bruxelles, Gare du Nord
01:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
141One-way
0 transfers
KLM Cityhopper
08:05AM0h55
Brussels Airport (BRU)
09:00AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
7801One-way
0 transfers
KLM Cityhopper
02:45PM0h55
Brussels Airport (BRU)
03:40PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
7801One-way
0 transfers
KLM Cityhopper
06:15AM0h55
Brussels Airport (BRU)
07:10AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
7801One-way
0 transfers

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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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Find the best trip from Brussels to Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM and Brussels Airlines. Comparing timetables and prices and booking the most popular trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel operators on Omio.

European Sleeper is a Belgian-Dutch train company launched in 2021 which operates night train services between Brussels and Brussels. 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.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

      KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel between Brussels and Amsterdam: Economy and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam

        FAQs: 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.
        FAQs

        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.

        Many of our customers travelling from Brussels to Amsterdam don't make Amsterdam their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Paris, Berlin, London or Barcelona, either of which you could add to your Brussels and Amsterdam trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Amsterdam to any of these top destinations today!

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