- Must visit
Van Gogh Museum
One of the Netherlands’ most famous museums, worth the trip from Schiphol for the world’s largest Van Gogh collection. Timed entry is standard.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
52
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 52 buses that leave Brussels-Central for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Sat, Jun 20, 50 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 165 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $448 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $431 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average $448 (€367).
Other travel options to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
Flight takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 3h 16m versus 2h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:48AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:48AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 PM Brussels-Central | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Brussels-Central | 3h20 | 4:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Brussels-Central | 2h50 | 4:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Brussels-Central | 3h20 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
1699 | 1:25 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h05 | 5:30 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h40 | 5:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h05 | 6:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1613 | 2:48 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h37 | 6:25 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 3h55 | 7:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 40 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:48, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 2h 37m |
First bus 12:48 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trip today.
One of the Netherlands’ most famous museums, worth the trip from Schiphol for the world’s largest Van Gogh collection. Timed entry is standard.
The national museum of the Netherlands, home to Rembrandt, Vermeer, and major decorative arts. A top cultural outing easily reached by train from Schiphol.
A small branch of the Rijksmuseum inside the airport, showcasing Dutch Golden Age art for transit passengers. A convenient cultural stop between flights.
Amsterdam’s famous museum square, a broad public space framed by major museums and one of the city’s most visited walking areas.
Amsterdam’s most famous city park, popular for strolling, relaxing, and social media-friendly views. Easy to combine with Museumplein.
The historic central square of Amsterdam, surrounded by monumental architecture and a natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Two thin waffles filled with warm caramel syrup. A classic Dutch sweet snack strongly associated with markets, bakeries, and coffee breaks.
Crispy deep-fried balls with a rich ragout filling, usually served with mustard. A beloved Dutch bar snack often shared with drinks.
Small fluffy Dutch pancakes, traditionally served with butter and powdered sugar. Popular at fairs and casual dessert spots.
Airport branch of the well-known Rijks concept, offering refined Dutch-inspired dishes in a more polished dining setting inside Schiphol.
Popular casual option for fries with sauces and quick Dutch-style comfort food, suitable for a fast meal between flights.
Casual Schiphol spot focused on recognizable Dutch classics and local flavors, convenient for travelers wanting a traditional quick meal.
Airport prices are above city averages. Snacks, coffee, and sit-down meals usually cost more than in central Amsterdam.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated in restaurants. No tip is expected for fast food; round up taxis if desired.
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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport -> Amsterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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