There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train, night train, bus, rideshare, plane 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.
Recommended option
Train • 1h 56m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 2h 35m
5 alternative options
Night train • 2h 32m
Bus • 2h 45m
Train via Amsterdam Zuid • 3h 5m
Fly • 2h 18m
Drive • 2h 22m
Amsterdam to Brussels by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to night train which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €14 - €110.
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.
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 56m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Brussels is 206 km. The road distance is 199.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €14 - €110.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.
Amsterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €14 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €350 and takes 2h 18m.
- Distance: 205.9 km
- Duration: 1h 56m
What companies run services between and ?
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €55 - €110 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Three 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. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55 - €80
- Comfort
- €60 - €85
- Premium
- €85 - €110
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-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
- 1st Class
- €65 - €110
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
- 1st Class
- €60 - €110
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €14 - €21
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €14 - €21
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Amsterdam Cs to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €27
- 1st Class
- €28 - €45
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
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
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
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Brussels - North Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Amsterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Brussels is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Amsterdam to Brussels.
Book your Amsterdam to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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