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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $353.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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$54 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $592 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Brussels:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $563 (€457) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average $592 (€479).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Brussels
How to get from Amsterdam to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 16968:00 AM2h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)10:55 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 16968:00 AM2h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)10:55 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17016:55 AM0h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol7:35 AMBrussels Airport$8661One-way0 transfers
Other options
4526:31 AM3h21Amsterdam Centraal9:52 AMBrussels-Midi$371One-way0 transfers
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203612:15 PM2h45Amsterdam Zuid3:00 PMBrussels-North$491One-way2 transfers- 1836+923612:15 PM2h50Amsterdam Zuid3:05 PMBrussels-North$491One-way1 transfer
- 47448:10 PM3h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$221One-way0 transfers
- 510946:30 PM3h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$221One-way0 transfers
- 168011:15 AM3h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)2:50 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$221One-way0 transfers
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LH557410:00 AM3h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:40 PMBrussels Airport$3091One-way1 transfer- LH1003+LH55728:00 AM4h45Amsterdam Airport Schiphol12:45 PMBrussels Airport$3091One-way1 transfer
- LH1003+LH55748:00 AM5h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:40 PMBrussels Airport$3091One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels
Situated just over 200 kilometers away from Amsterdam, Belgium's capital city of Brussels is convenient to reach by air, bus or train. The fastest method of travel is by high-speed train, taking only 1 hour and 50 minutes, but flights are also available. Buses take the longest at approximately 3 hours journey time.
Trains from Amsterdam to Brussels | Buses from Amsterdam to Brussels | Flights from Amsterdam to Brussels
Amsterdam to Brussels Travel Comparison
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€10 |
2:45 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€42 |
1:51 h |
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€149 |
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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels. Buses traveling from Amsterdam to Brussels depart from Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station and take approximately 2:45 h to arrive at Brussels' Gare du Nord. Approximately 10 buses travel from Amsterdam to Brussels every day, with the first bus departing Amsterdam at 8:15 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Amsterdam to Brussels include Flixbus and Ouibus.
Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels
Technically, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels; however, when traveling to and from Amsterdam and Brussels' airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed Thalys train is actually the fastest way to travel. Trains traveling from Amsterdam to Brussels depart from Amsterdam Centraal train station and arrive at Bruxelles Central train station after 2 hours of traveling. NS trains also frequently travel from Amsterdam to Brussels, taking approximately 3 hours to complete the journey.
Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels
Taking a bus is the most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels. The bus journey from Amsterdam to Brussels is considerably cheaper than taking the train or bus while only taking slightly longer to arrive in Brussels. Buses frequently depart from Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station and take 2:45 h to arrive at Brussels' Gare du Nord bus station. Rideshares from Amsterdam to Brussels are also popular, taking approximately 2 hours to arrive in Brussels.
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Brussels:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $563 (€457) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Brussels costing on average $592 (€479).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 45 trains per day.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Zuid and arrive in Brussels-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, EuroCity, Alibus, Intercity, Intercity, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, British Airways to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Lasta to go to Brussels by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
- 14 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Lasta.
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