You can get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
To get from Amsterdam to Brussels on 16 Aug we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 107 miles | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | £15 - £289 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £15 • 2 h 45 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £289 • 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Brussels Airlines or SNCB |
Take a coach, flight, ferry or train to travel 107 miles between Amsterdam and Brussels. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £15. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Flixbus, Brussels Airlines or SNCB among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Amsterdam to Brussels.
Travelling from the capital of the Netherlands down into the hub of the European Union is a journey that can be easily conquered by road. Despite lying in separate countries, the travel time between these two locations is deceptively short, so much so that direct flights are usually the least popular method of transport - although KLM does offer services on most days. Flixbus, Megabus and Eurolines all offer fast, cheap routes into Brussels from Amsterdam, with Thalys providing rail services.
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£9.43 |
2:45 h |
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£24.86 |
1:51 h |
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Amsterdam and Brussels are well connected to one another and the journey can be done by train, bus or plane. The most popular route is by train as it often the easiest and more efficient but other options such as bus and plane are also available.
When getting the Amsterdam to Brussels train are there plenty of train companies to choose from. High-speed train companies such as Thalys and Eurostar runs services between Amsterdam and Brussels as does NS International.
The fastest time to get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train is 1h50m but it can take up to 2h53m if the journey requires a change.
26 trains leave Amsterdam for Brussels every day. The first train leaves at 07:22 and the last train leaves Amsterdam at 21:22 and arrives in Brussels at 00:15 the next day.
Departure Information: All trains from Amsterdam to Brussels trains leave from Amsterdam Centraal. Located in the centre of Amsterdam, it is easily accessible as lots of bus and tram routes finish at Amsterdam Centraal.
Arrival Information: All trains from Amsterdam to Brussels arrive into Brussels Midi, a busy train station located in the south of the city. It is well connected to the rest of the city as it is both the De Ljin bus network and the STIB, which is Brussels own Tram and Metro lines.
Many bus companies run between Amsterdam and Brussels including Deinbus, Eurolines, Flixbus and Ouibus.
The fastest service is run by Flixbus and takes 2h45m, the longest direct journey takes 5h and is also run by Flixbus.
There are around 44 buses from Amsterdam to Brussels every day. The first Amsterdam to Brussels bus leaves at 07:00 with the last leaving Amsterdam at 22:00 and arriving at 02:55 in the morning the next day.
Departure Information: Most buses leave from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, which is located to the west of Amsterdam Centraal. It is on Metro line 50 as well as on certain bus and tram lines.
Arrival Information: Most buses arrive in Brussels Gare du Nord located in the Schaerbeek area. It is on tram lines 3 and 4 so it easy to access the rest of the city. Some buses to terminate at other locations throughout the city so it is best to double check before you travel.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels is on the bus. All buses from Amsterdam into the Belgian capital are direct, with travellers able to choose from a variety of providers. Eurolines often offer the quickest route into Brussels, with travel time on their afternoon and evening service taking as little as two-and-a-half hours. Flixbus and Megabus provide fast routes that rarely exceed three hours of travel time, leaving at various points throughout the morning, afternoon and evening. The final service of the day usually leaves at 11:00 p.m. and is run by Megabus.
When you account for check-in and waiting times for flights, the train is the quickest option for travel from Amsterdam to Brussels. Both Thalys and International offer direct rail routes into the Belgian capital at several points throughout the day. Total travel time rarely exceeds two hours, although services can stop as early as 5:17 p.m. on some days.
The most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is on the train. The relatively short distance between the two capitals means that flying is actually the least popular choice.
Travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Brussels, Belgium is: Fully open.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.
Entry Requirements:
The government of Belgium has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
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.
Reentering Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
All travellers returning to Netherlands must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
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:
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:
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:
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Brussels with the following travel companies:
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:
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.
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