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How to get fromBrussels to Rijsby train, car, bus, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Rijs by train, car, bus, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Enkhuizentrain train
    3. Drive from Enkhuizen to Rijscar car
    4h 31m
    €89–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus bus 075
    7h 46m
    €36–58

  3. Drive 292.1 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Rijscar car 292.1 km
    3h 16m
    €53–76

  4. Train via Sneek, Frieswijkstraat

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain train Intercity
    6h 55m
    €91–162

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train Eurocity Direct / ...
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain train Intercity
    7h 10m
    €51–100

  6. Train via Rotterdam

    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heerenveentrain train Intercity
    8h 4m
    €62–118

Brussels to Rijs by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Rijs, Rijsterbosch via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, Busstation, and Sondel, De Vinkebuorren in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rijs, Rijsterbosch via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Heerenveen, Heerenveen, Busstation, and Sneek, Frieswijkstraat in around 6h 55m.

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