How to travel from Brussels to Amsterdam

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

Can travellers from Belgium enter Netherlands?

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

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

Conditions of entry into 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

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

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

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

This information was last checked on 10/20/21. 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 between Brussels and Amsterdam.

The restriction level for your return to Brussels, Belgium from Netherlands is: Fully open.

Is my journey back to Brussels from Amsterdam restricted?

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

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

Conditions of reentry into Belgium:

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

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Brussels, Belgium?

You should observe these safety measures in Belgium as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

This information about your return travel to Belgium was last checked on 10/20/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Brussels from Amsterdam closer to your date of departure here.

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

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

This is compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A coach is €188 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Amsterdam costing on average €198.

A coach journey is usually €26 less than a journey to Amsterdam by train, which costs on average €36 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Brussels is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that can usually take longer:

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

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 1 h 52 min.

The Brussels to Amsterdam distance is approximately 107 miles (173 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Amsterdam is:

• 12 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam most often leave from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Coaches mostly leave from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and tend to arrive in Amsterdam, Sloterdijk.
• Trains from Brussels to Amsterdam most often leave from Bruxelles-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 go to Amsterdam from Brussels by plane with Lufthansa. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €198 with Lufthansa from Brussels to Amsterdam on Omio.
• You can travel to Amsterdam from Brussels by coach with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €10 with Flixbus from Brussels to Amsterdam.
• You can travel to Amsterdam from Brussels by train with NS International. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €36 with NS International from Brussels to Amsterdam.

Before travelling from Brussels to Amsterdam, 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 is €198 one way on average for this trip.
• The price of a coach ticket is €10 one way on average for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket is €36 one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Brussels to Amsterdam tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.