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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Brecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Brecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Brecht
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Brecht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Brecht:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brecht costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to Brecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 1h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Brecht
How to get from Amsterdam to Brecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Brecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:10 AM2h25Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena8:35 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:10 AM2h25Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena8:35 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2446 · 1155+
92442:34 PM1h26Amsterdam Zuid4:00 PMNoorderkempen$351One-way2 transfers
Other options
1844+
92442:14 PM1h46Amsterdam Zuid4:00 PMNoorderkempen$281One-way1 transfer
1848+
92483:14 PM1h46Amsterdam Zuid5:00 PMNoorderkempen$281One-way1 transfer
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92401:14 PM1h46Amsterdam Zuid3:00 PMNoorderkempen$281One-way1 transfer
8313312:45 PM2h50Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:35 PMAntwerpen, P+R Luchtbal$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 PM2h10Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena11:45 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM2h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)2:05 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Brecht:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brecht costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to Brecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Brecht as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Zuid and arrive in Noorderkempen.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Brecht by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Eurostar to go to Brecht by train.
- 38 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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