There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Brussels is 800 14689.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Brussels is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Brussels is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 14689.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Netherlands from Belgium.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to bus which costs 9€ - 13€ and takes 3h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to train which costs 21€ - 340€ and takes 1h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Brussels is 173 km. The road distance is 203.7 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs 21€ - 340€.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Amsterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs 21€ - 340€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 9€ - 13€ and takes 3h 31m, you could also fly, which costs 45€ - 160€ and takes 2h 20m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Amsterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
- Distance: 173.5 km
- Duration: 1h 53m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium?
Thalys operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 4 times a day. Tickets cost 60€ - 130€ and the journey takes 1h 53m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Eurolines FR operates a bus from Amsterdam, Duivendrecht to Bruxelles, Nord hourly. Tickets cost 17€ - 25€ and the journey takes 2h 30m. Lasta also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 400€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 130€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 60€ - 90€
- Comfort
- 75€ - 100€
- Premium
- 90€ - 130€
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid/Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 340€
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- 290€ - 340€
- Standard
- 75€ - 95€
- Standard Premier
- 120€ - 160€
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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 Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid/Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 50€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 21€ - 30€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 50€
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central / Antwerpen-Centraal to Brux.-/ Brus-Centr.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 6€ - 9€
- 1st Class
- 9€ - 14€
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Amsterdam, Duivendrecht to Bruxelles, Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 25€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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 Amsterdam to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 20€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Brussels is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Amsterdam to Brussels.
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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 17 min and costs 6€ - 13€.