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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 25 m
Buses on 18 Sept
11
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 11 buses from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central, including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8313312:454h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)17:00Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)£91One-way0 changes- 16468:553h45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£91One-way0 changes
- 166012:153h45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)16:00Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£91One-way0 changes
- 474420:103h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)23:25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£111One-way0 changes
- 160823:004h06Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:06Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£111One-way0 changes
- 16968:003h10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£111One-way0 changes
- 474420:103h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)23:25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£111One-way0 changes
- 5109418:303h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)21:55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£111One-way0 changes
- 474017:003h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)20:30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£111One-way0 changes
- 16468:553h45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a flight costs an average of £273.
Distance: 175 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £273 Average Price | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central costing on average £35.
A coach is £261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central costing on average £273.
Other travel options to Brussels-Central take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Coach takes on average 3h 7m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 3h 7m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1608 | 23:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h06 | 3:06 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 1696 | 8:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h10 | 11:10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 8:00 Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade | 4h30 | 12:30 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1646 | 8:55 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h45 | 12:40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1646 · 83133 | 9:25 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 7h35 | 17:00 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 1 change | |
| 1660 | 12:15 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h45 | 16:00 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 83133 | 12:45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h15 | 17:00 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4740 | 17:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h30 | 20:30 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 51094 | 18:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h25 | 21:55 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4744 | 20:10 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h15 | 23:25 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:15 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h00 | 1:15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central
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Belgium
Buses from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central run on average 44 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 43 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 175 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-CentralYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Central by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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