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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane

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Train

  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Amsterdam

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Train via Amsterdam Cs

  1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Cs

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk

Drive

  1. Drive from Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam

Fly

  1. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam by walk and train

57 Weekly Services
1h 57m Average Duration
€55 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 7m.

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The quickest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam is to train which costs €55 - €310 and takes 1h 57m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

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It is 175 km from Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam. It is approximately 209 km to drive.

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The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €55 - €310.

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The train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €55 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €380 and takes 2h 52m.

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The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.

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Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

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Map of how to get from Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam.
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  • Distance: 175.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Brussels-South Station, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Thalys operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55 - €110 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Eurostar also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €17 - €25 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

Airlines
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
56 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€180 - €700
Train operators
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
1h 52m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€55 - €110
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€55 - €80
Comfort
€60 - €85
Premium
€85 - €110
Eurostar
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Contact Details
Phone
+44 343 218 6186
Website
eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
1h 53m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€70 - €310
Website
https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Business Premier
€230 - €310
Standard
€70 - €100
Standard Premier
€120 - €150
Bus operators
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
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
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration
2h 43m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€13
Book at
blablacar.co.uk

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Yes, the driving distance between Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Brussels-South Station to Amsterdam.

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KLM offers flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels-South Station and Amsterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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