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.
Train via Antwerp
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Anvers-Central
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Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Brussels to Amsterdam
Drive
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Drive from Brussels to Amsterdam
Fly
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Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Brussels to Amsterdam by train
The train journey time between Brussels and Amsterdam is around 1h 59m and covers a distance of around 209 km. Operated by Thalys and Eurostar, the Brussels to Amsterdam train service departs from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arrives in Amsterdam Centraal. Typically 42 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 - €340 and takes 1h 59m.
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 four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
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 59m and costs €60 - €340.
The train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs every four 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 59m and costs €60 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €9 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €350 and takes 2h 31m.
- Distance: 173.5 km
- Duration: 1h 59m
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 59m. Eurostar also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €12 - €15 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €130
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €60 - €90
- Comfort
- €75 - €100
- Premium
- €90 - €130
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €55 - €80
- Comfort
- €65 - €90
- Premium
- €80 - €110
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €340
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €290 - €340
- Standard
- €75 - €95
- Standard Premier
- €120 - €160
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- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- 1st Class
- €9 - €14
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
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Brussels North Train Station to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to 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
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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 2368+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 12 min and costs €8 - €10.