Amsterdam to Brussels bus

Buses from Amsterdam to Brussels

Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international routes. Buses from Amsterdam are offered by BlaBlaBus and Flixbus. Departures are very regular and there is usually a wait of no more than around 30 minutes between services. The average journey time is about 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours direct and buses leave from as early as around 4 a.m., with the last buses leaving Amsterdam at around 9 p.m.

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Amsterdam to Brussels Buses: General Information

• Buses are a fast and convenient way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels. Buses are usually cheaper than taking a flight or the train.
• All Amsterdam to Brussels buses are run by either Flixbus and BlaBlaBus.
• All buses are direct, depart from Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station and arrive at either Bruxelles Gare du Nord or Rue de France bus station.
• The Amsterdam to Brussels bus trip takes as little as 2 hours and 45 minutes to arrive in Brussels.
• Most travelers book their Amsterdam to Brussels bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Amsterdam to Brussels buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:

• It is 23% cheaper to book an Amsterdam to Brussels bus ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
• Amsterdam to Brussels bus tickets are 46% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.

Taking the Bus from Amsterdam

Buses from Amsterdam to Brussels may depart from one of a couple of bus stations in the city. Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station is the central rail station and has a major bus station adjacent to it from which services to Brussels depart. Amsterdam Duivendrecht Station is another option with a central Amsterdam location and is easily accessible using public transport via Duivendrecht underground station. Amsterdam's public transport network is extensive and runs for 24-hours a day.

Getting into Brussels by Bus

Brussels is a beautiful and culturally important city. Packed full of grand 19th-century palaces and churches, Brussels is also home to many major European institutions such as the European Council and the European Parliament. Visitors are likely to find lots of pubs and bars selling traditional Belgian beers - many fruit beers flavored with strawberry, raspberry and other fruits are on offer - and cafes specializing in Belgian chocolate. Buses from Amsterdam to Brussels arrive at a few different terminals throughout the city. One of these is the bus station on Rue de France, which is just a short walk from Brussels Midi train station. Brussels North Station also welcomes regular arrivals from Amsterdam ​and is conveniently located close to Gare du Nord metro station. The bus network in Brussels covers all of the city, whilst night buses also run on Fridays and Saturdays.