Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 40 m
Average
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
173 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Brussels for Amsterdam every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 107 miles (173 km) | |
Average bus duration | 2 h 45 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $11 (€10) | |
Bus frequency | 17 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 17 direct buses a day | |
Bus companies | Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Movelia or Union Ivkoni International |
Buses from Brussels to Amsterdam cover the 107 miles (173 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 45 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Movelia or Union Ivkoni International. Normally, there are 17 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $9 (€8), but the average price of bus tickets is $11 (€10). Travelers depart most frequently from Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
For as little as $9 (€8) you can travel by bus between Brussels and Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international routes. Each day there are several buses from Brussels to Amsterdam to choose from with departures throughout the day and night. Buses leave from very early in the morning and passengers might find several options at peak times in the afternoon. Bus companies traveling from Brussels to Amsterdam include Ouibus and Flixbus with an average direct trip between the two cities taking about 3 hours. Night buses can take slightly longer and some are more expensive than a comparable daytime bus.
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Average prices for buses from Brussels to Amsterdam when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€14 |
1 Day in Advance |
€14 |
1 Week in Advance |
€12 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€11 |
1 Month in Advance |
€9 |
3 Months in Advance |
€8 |
Brussels to Amsterdam Buses: General Information
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Brussels to Amsterdam buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
In general, buses from Brussels to Amsterdam depart from designated stops on the Rue du Progres close to Gare du Nord station, although Ouibus services depart from rue de France next to Gare du Midi. Both locations are easy to reach using the city's STIB/MIVB public transport system and underground tram service lines 3 and 4 link Gare du Nord and Gare du Midi. Travelers can also take local buses or taxis from most areas of Brussels.
Amsterdam is a treat for all ages and attractions such as the Canal Ring, the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank's House vie for attention with impressive open spaces like Vondelpark and the glittering venues and clubs in the city center. Buses from Brussels to Amsterdam normally arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk bus station. Sloterdijk is just 5 minutes by local train from Amsterdam Centraal Station which is located just north of the old city center. Metro Line 50, also known as the Ring Line, stops at Sloterdijk and covers popular stops like the RAI exhibition and convention center. Tramway line 12 serves Amsterdam Sloterdijk and stops at popular central destinations such as Museumplein, Amstel Station and De Pijp, and local buses and taxis are also readily available.
When departing from Brussels, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès), Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and Brussels-Noord. When arriving in Amsterdam, you can end your journey in bus stations like Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès), which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), located 4.1 miles (6.6 km) away from the city centre.
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