- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famed for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including Rembrandt and Vermeer. One of Amsterdam’s essential cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 25 buses that leave Brussels-Midi for Amsterdam Centraal on Wed, May 27, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 176 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 Wed, May 27 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-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $236.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $658 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $638 (€515) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average $658 (€531).
Other travel options to Amsterdam Centraal take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€22). The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 31m 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, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
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, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:48AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:15 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 4h15 | 1:30 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 3h45 | 1:00 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 2h45 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 2h45 | 2:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1657 | 12:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h30 | 4:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 4h35 | 7:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 4h05 | 7:25 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 4h15 | 7:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 3h45 | 7:25 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 3h00 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 4h05 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 2h45 | 11:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
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 | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 3h55 | 7:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4743 | 5:00 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h25 | 8:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 3h35 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4743 · 1646 | 5:00 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h20 | 9:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 2h40 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 4h25 | 12:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4739 | 8:45 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h15 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 2h45 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Brussels-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal run on average 43 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:48, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:48 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Amsterdam Centraal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam Centraal trip today.
The Netherlands’ national museum, famed for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including Rembrandt and Vermeer. One of Amsterdam’s essential cultural stops.
Holds the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, plus letters and paintings by his contemporaries. Extremely popular and best booked ahead.
Historic canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Deeply moving and one of the city’s most visited museums.
Picturesque canal-side district with narrow streets, courtyards, independent shops, and classic Amsterdam atmosphere. Ideal for slow walking.
Charming network of nine small streets lined with boutiques, canal views, and historic facades. Very popular for strolling and photography.
Amsterdam’s best-known urban park, excellent for walks, picnics, and people-watching. A classic green escape near Museumplein.
Two thin waffles filled with warm caramel syrup. A classic Dutch sweet snack strongly associated with markets and bakeries in Amsterdam.
Deep-fried crispy balls with a rich ragout filling, usually beef, served with mustard. A beloved Dutch bar snack often eaten with beer.
Raw cured herring, often served with onion and pickles. It is one of the most iconic traditional Dutch street foods.
Historic fine-dining restaurant in a canal house, known for elegant Dutch-inspired cuisine and a classic Amsterdam atmosphere.
Established Dutch restaurant serving traditional classics in a refined canal-house setting. Good choice for a sit-down introduction to Dutch cuisine.
Well-known Amsterdam restaurant focused on hearty Dutch home cooking such as stamppot and stews, with a warm and quirky atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricey by Dutch standards. Hotels and restaurants near Centraal cost more, but supermarkets and casual spots help keep daily costs down.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Round up in taxis; small tips in cafes are optional.
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