There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Amsterdam to Brussels by train
The train journey time between Amsterdam and Brussels is around 1h 53m and covers a distance of around 209 km. Operated by Thalys and European Sleeper, the Amsterdam to Brussels train service departs from Amsterdam Centraal and arrives in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Typically 71 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to rideshare which costs €11 - €20 and takes 2h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to train which costs €60 - €130 and takes 1h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Brussels is 173 km. The road distance is 203.7 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €60 - €130.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Amsterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €270 and takes 2h 12m.
- Distance: 173.5 km
- Duration: 1h 53m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium?
Thalys operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60 - €130 and the journey takes 1h 53m. European Sleeper also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train station hourly. Tickets cost €17 - €25 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €130
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €60 - €90
- Comfort
- €75 - €100
- Premium
- €90 - €130
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- europeansleeper.eu
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Amsterdam Cs to Noorderkempen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
- 1st Class
- €21 - €35
Train from Noorderkempen to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €13
- 1st Class
- €13 - €19
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Amsterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Amsterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Brussels is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Amsterdam to Brussels.
KLM offers flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport.
Book your Amsterdam to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Amsterdam to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 327+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs €6 - €16.