There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Netherlands by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
1h 53m€28–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 810 / ...
3h 13m€11–28Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Amsterdam199.6 km
2h 43m€13Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 27m€88–308Train via Rotterdam
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amsteltrain Sprinter
3h 53m€39–83Drive 198.9 km
- Drive from Brussels to Amsterdamcar 198.9 km
2h 26m€36–51
Brussels to Netherlands by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Netherlands is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Netherlands is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €28 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Brussels and Netherlands is 206 km. The road distance is 198.9 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Netherlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €28 - €120.
The train from Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.
Brussels to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Netherlands train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Netherlands is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €28 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €28 and takes 3h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €310 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €9–24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–60
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Brussels to Netherlands train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Netherlands is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Brussels to Netherlands.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels and Netherlands. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















