There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Netherlands by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
1h 57m€55–110Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Amsterdam199.6 km
2h 43m€13Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 810 / ...
3h 9m€15–34Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 21m€144–349Train via Rotterdam
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
3h 37m€29–125Drive 198.9 km
- Drive from Brussels to Amsterdamcar 198.9 km
2h 26m€36–52
Brussels to Netherlands by train (Eurostar)
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 57m and costs €55 - €110.
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 9m.
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 57m.
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 57m and costs €55 - €110.
The train from Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal takes 1h 57m 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 57m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–220
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €60–85
- Premium
- €85–110
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–80
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- 1st Class
- €45–80
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €25–45
- 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
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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.




























