There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Amsterdam by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Brussels to Amsterdam by train
The train journey time between Brussels and Amsterdam is around 1h 52m and covers a distance of around 209 km. Operated by Thalys, the Brussels to Amsterdam train service departs from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arrives in Amsterdam Centraal. Typically 87 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €6 - €9 and takes 2h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam is to train which costs €60 - €130 and takes 1h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
It is 173 km from Brussels to Amsterdam. It is approximately 201.5 km to drive.
The best way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €60 - €130.
The train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Brussels to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train 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 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €9 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €280 and takes 2h 30m.
- 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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60 - €130 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €17 - €25 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €130
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €60 - €90
- Comfort
- €75 - €100
- Premium
- €90 - €130
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Brussels North Train Station to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 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 2203+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 12 min and costs €8 - €10.