There are 5 ways to get from La Louvière to Amsterdam by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train
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Take the train from La Louviere- Centre to Bruxelles-Midi
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Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
Train via Breda
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Take the train from La Louviere- Centre to Bruxelles-Nord
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Breda
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Take the train from Breda to Amsterdam Centraal
Drive
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Drive from La Louvière to Amsterdam
Train, fly
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Take the train from Braine-Le-Comte to Brussels Airport - Zaventem
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Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
La Louvière to Amsterdam by train
The train journey time between La Louvière and Amsterdam is around 3h 29m and covers a distance of around 257 km. This includes an average layover time of around 51 min. Operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Thalys and Eurostar, the La Louvière to Amsterdam train service departs from La Louviere- Centre and arrives in Amsterdam Centraal. Typically 62 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Louvière to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 44m.
The quickest way to get from La Louvière to Amsterdam is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from La Louvière to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from La Louviere- Centre and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between La Louvière and Amsterdam is 215 km. The road distance is 254.1 km.
The best way to get from La Louvière to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €65 - €350.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from La Louvière to Amsterdam, including transfers.
La Louvière to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from La Louviere- Centre station.
The best way to get from La Louvière to Amsterdam is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €65 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 44m.
The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
La Louvière to Amsterdam train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

- Distance: 215.4 km
- Duration: 3h 29m
What companies run services between La Louvière, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from La Louvière to Amsterdam via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €12 - €15 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550

- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from La Louviere- Centre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €10
- 1st Class
- €9 - €14
Train from La Louviere- Centre to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €10
- 1st Class
- €10 - €15
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- 1st Class
- €16 - €24
Train from Braine-Le-Comte to Brussels Airport - Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €14
- 1st Class
- €15 - €18

- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €130
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €60 - €90
- Comfort
- €75 - €100
- Premium
- €90 - €130

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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 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €340
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €290 - €340
- Standard
- €75 - €95
- Standard Premier
- €120 - €160

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Breda to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €35
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
- 1st Class
- €24 - €35

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 Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between La Louvière to Amsterdam is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from La Louvière to Amsterdam.
KLM offers flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
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