How to get from Amsterdam to Brussels
- 175 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 40m
- 180 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
40m
direct
Flight
€206
Cheapest
2h 35m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 6 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 175 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €12, on Tue, Sep 22.
175 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €206Checked Oct 6 | 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 1h 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 2h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€206Checked Oct 640m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 61h 58m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 62h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Brussels Airportflight
KLM·40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€42November 2026
€143Departures from Amsterdam to Brussels
FlixBus runs 180 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:15 and the last at 22:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 180 | 01:15 | 22:35 |
| NS Inttrain | 33 | 06:04 | 21:10 |
| NS Internationaltrain | 33 | 05:52 | 21:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | 00:00 | 23:28 |
| Eurostar/Thalystrain | 12 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:15
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 02:15
- 02:40
- 03:00
- 03:40
- 04:00
- 04:10
- 04:30
- 04:40
- 05:00
- 05:10
- 05:30
- 05:40
- 05:55
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 06:55
- 07:00
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 08:30
- 08:45
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:30
- 10:35
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:05
- 11:30
- 11:45
- 12:00
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:10
- 13:15
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 14:10
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:45
- 15:00
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- 15:30
- 15:45
- 15:55
- 16:00
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 17:55
- 18:00
- 18:25
- 18:30
- 18:45
- 19:00
- 19:15
- 19:35
- 19:40
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:15
- 20:35
- 20:40
- 20:45
- 21:15
- 21:35
- 21:40
- 22:35
All departuresNS Int
- 06:04
- 06:10
- 06:40
- 07:04
- 07:10
- 08:04
- 08:10
- 09:04
- 09:10
- 10:04
- 10:40
- 11:04
- 11:10
- 12:04
- 13:04
- 13:10
- 14:04
- 14:40
- 15:04
- 15:10
- 16:04
- 16:10
- 16:40
- 17:04
- 17:10
- 18:04
- 18:10
- 18:40
- 19:04
- 19:10
- 20:03
- 21:03
- 21:10
All departuresNS International
- 05:52
- 06:10
- 06:40
- 06:52
- 07:10
- 08:04
- 08:10
- 09:04
- 09:10
- 10:04
- 10:40
- 11:04
- 11:10
- 12:04
- 13:04
- 13:10
- 14:04
- 14:40
- 15:04
- 15:10
- 16:04
- 16:10
- 16:40
- 17:04
- 17:10
- 18:04
- 18:10
- 18:40
- 19:04
- 19:10
- 20:03
- 21:03
- 21:10
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:00
- 00:28
- 08:00
- 08:55
- 09:25
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 12:45
- 13:45
- 14:20
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 20:10
- 20:40
- 21:10
- 21:30
- 21:40
- 21:55
- 22:30
- 22:55
- 23:00
- 23:28
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusAmsterdam Schiphol-Brussels ZaventemBook →
NS InternationalAmsterdam-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, NS International; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Brussels works
Start with a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Brussels, about 40 min. In total it's roughly €206 over 40 min, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Brussels?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:15 and the last at 22:35, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Brussels?
180 a day with FlixBus, between 01:15 and 22:35.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Brussels leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Amsterdam to Brussels?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 06:04 and the last at 21:10, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Brussels?
33 a day with NS Int, between 06:04 and 21:10.
How far is Brussels from Amsterdam?
About 175 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Brussels cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €206. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 40m.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Brussels?
About 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Amsterdam and Brussels?
Amsterdam is AMS and Brussels is BRU, so this route is usually written AMS to BRU.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Brussels?
On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, NS International.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 52m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: KLM
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 6 Oct 2026