There are 5 ways to get from Netherlands to Belgium by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, 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.
Train (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 3m€68–113Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Brussels201.5 km
2h 35m€11–20Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train stationbus 810 / ...
3h 36m€18–31Train via Rotterdam
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
3h 9m€25–71Drive 200.2 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Brusselscar 200.2 km
2h 23m€36–52
Netherlands to Belgium by train and tram (Eurostar)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Belgium is to rideshare which costs €11 - €20 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Belgium is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €65 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to Belgium station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Bourse via Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Netherlands and Belgium is 207 km. The road distance is 200.2 km.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Belgium without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Netherlands to Belgium, including transfers.
Netherlands to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Netherlands to Belgium train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Belgium is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Netherlands and Belgium?
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train station hourly. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- [email protected]
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
Netherlands to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Netherlands to Belgium train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Belgium is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Netherlands to Belgium.
There are 1754+ hotels available in Belgium.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Netherlands and Belgium. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.