How to travel from Brussels to Amsterdam

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

Is international entry into Amsterdam from Brussels restricted?

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

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

Entry Requirements:

• 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 COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The government of Netherlands 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 1/24/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Brussels and Amsterdam closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Brussels, Belgium from Netherlands is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Brussels, Belgium from Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Reentering Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Brussels from Amsterdam?

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

Which rules do I need to follow in Brussels, Belgium regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Belgium must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

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

The information above was last checked on 1/24/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Brussels from Amsterdam here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Brussels to Amsterdam. You can take a 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 journey is usually €123 less than a journey to Amsterdam by plane, which costs on average €133 for the same trip.

A coach is about €15 less than a train, which costs on average €25 for this route.

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Brussels is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.

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

In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by coach can take on average 2 h 45 min.

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 2 h 50 min.

Amsterdam is approximately 107 miles (173 km) away from Brussels.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Amsterdam is:

• 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Brussels to Amsterdam 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 when travelling from Brussels to Amsterdam:

• Most travellers board their plane from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Most travellers take a coach from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) to Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk).
• Most travellers take a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with KLM for flights to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for KLM Brussels to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for €133.
• BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Amsterdam by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Brussels to Amsterdam for €10.
• Travel with NS International for trains to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for NS International Brussels to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for €25.

Yes, there are direct services available to Amsterdam from Brussels with the following travel operators:

• You can take a direct flight with KLM.
• You can travel directly by coach with Flixbus.

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

When planning your trip from Brussels to Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing €133 one way on average.
• Coach tickets cost €10 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing €25 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Brussels to Amsterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.