There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Amsterdam by bus, train, 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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs 13€ and takes 2h 43m.
The quickest way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to drive which costs 27€ - 40€ and takes 2h 7m.
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 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Centraal and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Brussels and Amsterdam is 173 km. The road distance is 204.5 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs 10€ - 17€.
The bus from Brussels, Brussels-North station to Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Brussels to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels, Brussels-North station.
Brussels to Amsterdam train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Brussel-Centraal station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs 10€ - 17€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 22€ - 80€ and takes 2h 48m, you could also fly, which costs 50€ - 230€ and takes 2h 30m.
- Distance: 108.4 miles
- Duration: 2h 45m
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels to Amsterdam hourly. Tickets cost 10€ - 17€ and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Dutch Railways (NS) operates a train from Brussels to Amsterdam every 3 hours. Tickets cost 22€ - 55€ and the journey takes 2h 48m. Thalys also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 420€
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 Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 55€
- Website
- ns.nl
- Book at
- eurail.com
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 55€
- 2nd Class
- 22€ - 35€
Train from Breda to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 35€
- Website
- ns.nl
- Book at
- eurail.com
- 1st Class
- 24€ - 35€
- 2nd Class
- 14€ - 20€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid/Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- Thalys
- 2nd Class
- 55€ - 80€
- 1st Class
- 80€ - 110€
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brux.-/ Brus-Centr. to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 15€
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
- Book at
- eurail.com
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 15€
- 1st Class
- 16€ - 24€
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.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels, Brussels-North station to Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 17€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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 Brussels to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 13€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 55m.
Brussels to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Brussels to Amsterdam train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Amsterdam is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m 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 Loco2 and Rome2rio.
Book your Brussels to Amsterdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 2898+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at 85€ per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels and Amsterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 12m and costs 7€ - 18€.