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

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Train  •  1h 53m

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

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Rideshare  •  2h 35m

  1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Brussels 204.7 km

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Bus  •  2h 45m

  1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train station 810 / ...

Night train  •  2h 56m

  1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid/Midi European Sleeper

Drive  •  2h 20m

  1. Drive from Amsterdam to Brussels 203.7 km

Fly  •  2h 16m

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

Amsterdam to Brussels by train

181 Weekly Trains
1h 53m Average Duration
€14 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to night train which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 56m.

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The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €14 - €110.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.

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The distance between Amsterdam and Brussels is 206 km. The road distance is 203.7 km.

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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €14 - €110.

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The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Amsterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

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Amsterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €14 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €370 and takes 2h 16m.

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Map of how to get from Amsterdam to Brussels.
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  • Distance: 206 km
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

Thalys operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €55 - €110 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train station hourly. Tickets cost €17 - €25 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

Airlines
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration
46 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€170 - €650
Train operators
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
1h 53m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€55 - €110
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€55 - €80
Comfort
€60 - €85
Premium
€85 - €110
European Sleeper
Email
info@europeansleeper.eu
Website
europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid/Midi
Ave. Duration
2h 56m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€14 - €21
Schedules at
europeansleeper.eu
Seats - Budget
€14 - €21
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid/Midi
Ave. Duration
2h 56m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€14 - €21
Schedules at
europeansleeper.eu
Seats - Budget
€14 - €21
Bus operators
FlixBus

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).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train station
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€17 - €25
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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 Amsterdam to Brussels
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€11 - €20
Book at
blablacar.co.uk

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Amsterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

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Amsterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Brussels is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Amsterdam to Brussels.

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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.

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