There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Amsterdam 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 52 min
$27 - $85
Cheapest option
Bus FlixBus • 2 h 45 min
$11 - $20
4 alternative options
Bus Eurolines NL • 2 h 32 min
$19 - $24
Rideshare • 2 h 43 min
$14
Drive • 2 h 7 min
$30 - $45
Fly • 2 h 33 min
$56 - $253
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs 13€ and takes 2 h 43 min.
The quickest way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to train which costs 23€ - 75€ and takes 1 h 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels, Brussels-North station station and arriving at Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk. 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 Brussel-Zuid/Midi and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 52 min.
The distance between Brussels and Amsterdam is 173 km. The road distance is 203.6 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 1 h 52 min and costs 23€ - 75€.
The train from Brussel-Zuid/Midi to Amsterdam Centraal takes 1 h 52 min 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 Thalys, depart from Brussel-Zuid/Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to train which takes 1 h 52 min and costs 23€ - 75€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 16€ - 22€ and takes 2 h 32 min, you could also fly, which costs 45€ - 220€ and takes 2 h 33 min.
- Distance: 108.4 miles
- Duration: 1 h 52 min
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
Thalys operates a train from Brussels to Amsterdam hourly. Tickets cost $60 - $85 and the journey takes 1 h 52 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Eurolines NL operates a bus from Brussels to Amsterdam every 3 hours. Tickets cost $15 - $21 and the journey takes 2 h 15 min.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $480
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid/Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 52 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 Brussel-Noord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $50
- Website
- ns.nl
- Book at
- eurail.com
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Contact Details
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid/Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $110
- Website
- eurostar.com
- Standard
- $45 - $110
- Premier
- $100 - $130
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- Website
- eurolines.nl
Bus from Brussels to Amsterdam Duivendrecht
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Schedules at
- eurolines.nl
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 Brussels, Brussels-North station to Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $20
- 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
- 2 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14
- 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 50 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 204 km. It takes approximately 2 h 7 min to drive from Brussels to Amsterdam.
KLM offers flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
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Book your Brussels to Amsterdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 2615+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at $79 USD 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 20 min and costs 4€ - 18€.