How to get from Amsterdam to Brussels

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

Is international entry into Brussels from Amsterdam restricted?

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

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

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• 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

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: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 26/09/2021. 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.

Return travel to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Belgium is: Fully open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Netherlands from Belgium?

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

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Netherlands from Belgium?

Requirements for reentering Netherlands:

• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Netherlands?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in Netherlands to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

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

The above information about your return travel to Amsterdam, Netherlands was last verified on 26/09/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Amsterdam from Brussels.

There are 3 travel options from Amsterdam to Brussels: coach, flight or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels. Tickets for a coach cost on average £9.

This is compared to other travel options to Brussels:

A coach is about £269 less than a flight, which costs on average £278 for this trip.

A coach is about £24 less than a train, which costs on average £33 for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Brussels from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.

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

In comparison, going by coach can take 2 h 45 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Brussels by train can take on average 2 h 20 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Brussels is:

• Around 16 trains per day.

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

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

• Coaches mostly depart from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Flights from Amsterdam to Brussels most often leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains from Amsterdam to Brussels most often leave from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Bruxelles-Midi.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Brussels:

• You can travel by coach from Amsterdam to Brussels with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Amsterdam to Brussels tickets for £9 on Omio.
• You can go to Brussels from Amsterdam by plane with KLM. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £278 with KLM from Amsterdam to Brussels on Omio.
• You can go to Brussels from Amsterdam by train with SNCB | IC. You'll see cheap train tickets for £33 with SNCB | IC from Amsterdam to Brussels on Omio.

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

• You'll find direct coach services to Brussels with Flixbus with around direct coaches every day.
• You'll find direct flight services to Brussels with KLM with around direct flights every day.
• You can find 16 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 journey.

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

• Coach tickets are costing £9 one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing £278 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average £33 one way.

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