There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 53 min
$27 - $85
Cheapest option
Bus FlixBus • 2 h 45 min
$11 - $19
4 alternative options
Bus Eurolines NL • 3 h 26 min
$18 - $24
Rideshare • 2 h 35 min
$13 - $23
Drive • 2 h 7 min
$30 - $45
Fly • 2 h 18 min
$56 - $253
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to bus which costs 10€ - 17€ and takes 2 h 45 min.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to train which costs 23€ - 75€ and takes 1 h 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Brussels, Brussels-North station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Brussel-Zuid/Midi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 53 min.
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 1 h 53 min and costs 23€ - 75€.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid/Midi takes 1 h 53 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Amsterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam, 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 1 h 53 min and costs 23€ - 75€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 10€ - 17€ and takes 2 h 45 min, you could also fly, which costs 45€ - 220€ and takes 2 h 18 min.
- Distance: 108.4 miles
- Duration: 1 h 53 min
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium?
Thalys operates a train from Amsterdam to Brussels hourly. Tickets cost $60 - $85 and the journey takes 1 h 53 min. Dutch Railways (NS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam to Brussels every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11 - $19 and the journey takes 2 h 45 min.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $480
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid/Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60 - $85
- Website
- thalys.com
- 2nd Class
- $60 - $85
- 1st Class
- $85 - $120
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 Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Noord
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $50
- Website
- ns.nl
- Book at
- eurail.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels, Brussels-North station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- eurolines.nl
Bus from Amsterdam Duivendrecht to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Schedules at
- eurolines.nl
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $23
- 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 40 min.
Amsterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels, Brussels-North station.
Amsterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid/Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Brussels is 204 km. It takes approximately 2 h 7 min to drive from Amsterdam to Brussels.
KLM offers flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport.
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Book your Amsterdam to Brussels bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 976+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at $69 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Brussels. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 16 min and costs 5€ - 11€.