There are 7 ways to get from Brussels to Amsterdam by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 52m
60€ - 340€
Cheapest option
Bus via Amsterdam, Duivendrecht • 2h 48m
10€ - 13€
5 alternative options
Train via Breda • 2h 55m
25€ - 67€
Bus • 3h 30m
12€ - 18€
Rideshare • 2h 43m
13€
Drive • 2h 20m
25€ - 40€
Fly • 2h 38m
48€ - 160€
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International entry into Netherlands from Belgium
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Netherlands from Belgium
- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Netherlands from Belgium.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Amsterdam is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Amsterdam is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Amsterdam is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1351.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Belgium from Netherlands.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to bus via Amsterdam, Duivendrecht which costs 9€ - 13€ and takes 2h 48m.
The quickest way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to train which costs 60€ - 340€ and takes 1h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels, Brussels-North station station and arriving at Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Brussels and Amsterdam is 173 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs 60€ - 340€.
The train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Brussels to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels, Brussels-North station.
Brussels to Amsterdam train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs 60€ - 340€. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, Duivendrecht, which costs 9€ - 13€ and takes 2h 48m, you could also fly, which costs 45€ - 160€ and takes 2h 38m.
- Distance: 173.5 km
- Duration: 1h 52m
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
Thalys operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal 4 times a day. Tickets cost 60€ - 130€ and the journey takes 1h 52m. Eurostar also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruxelles, Nord to Amsterdam, Duivendrecht every 3 hours. Tickets cost 11€ - 15€ and the journey takes 2h 30m. Lasta also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 400€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 130€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 60€ - 90€
- Comfort
- 75€ - 100€
- Premium
- 90€ - 130€
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid/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€
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- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brux.-/ Brus-Centr. to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 11€ - 16€
- 1st Class
- 17€ - 25€
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 Brussel-Centraal to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 35€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 14€ - 20€
- 1st Class
- 23€ - 35€
Train from Breda to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 35€
- Website
- 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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bruxelles, Nord to Amsterdam, Duivendrecht
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 15€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels, Brussels-North station to Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 16€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 30 333 33 00
- info@citybusexpress.com
- Website
- citybusexpress.com
Bus from Brussels Noord Bus Station to Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 18€
- Website
- CityBusExpress
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 13€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Brussels to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Brussels to Amsterdam train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Amsterdam is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Brussels to Amsterdam.
KLM offers flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Book your Brussels to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Brussels to Amsterdam bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 3626+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs 7€ - 17€.