How to get from Amsterdam to Brussels

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

Is international entry into Brussels from Amsterdam restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

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

Entry Requirements:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Brussels, Belgium?

The government of Belgium has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 28/07/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Brussels from Amsterdam closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Belgium is: Fully open.

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

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

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

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Netherlands 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: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 28/07/2022. 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 Amsterdam from Brussels here.

There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brussels: coach, flight, ferry or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels. Tickets for a coach cost on average £15.

This is compared to other travel options to Brussels:

A coach journey is usually £274 less than a journey to Brussels by plane, which costs on average £289 for the same trip.

A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average £45.

The quickest way to travel between Amsterdam and Brussels is by flight, which takes on average 45 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

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

In comparison, getting to Brussels by train can take on average 1 h 53 min.

You should expect to travel around 107 miles from Amsterdam to Brussels.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Brussels is:

• 27 coaches a day.
• 12 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Amsterdam to Brussels:

• Most travellers take a coach from Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk) to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Most travellers who book a plane ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport.
• Most travellers who buy a train ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels depart from Amsterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Midi.

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

• Flixbus can get you to Brussels by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Flixbus from Amsterdam to Brussels for £15 on Omio.
• Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Brussels by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Brussels Airlines Amsterdam to Brussels tickets on Omio for £289.
• SNCB can get you to Brussels by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCB from Amsterdam to Brussels for £45 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Brussels with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct coach to Brussels with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 18 direct coaches per day.
• You can check for a direct flight to Brussels with KLM Cityhopper with direct flights per day.
• You can find 12 direct trains per day to Brussels with Thalys or NS International.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this trip.

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

• Coach tickets cost £15 one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average £289 one way.
• Train tickets are costing £45 one way on average.

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