How to get from Brussels to Amsterdam
- 175 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h
- 175 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 58m
direct
Train
€48
Cheapest
2h 40m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 175 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
175 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 2hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 2h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 62h · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 62h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bruxelles Midi → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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, Brussels to Amsterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€41November 2026
€40Departures from Brussels to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 175 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 175 | 00:30 | 23:55 |
| NS Inttrain | 34 | 05:53 | 21:49 |
| NS Internationaltrain | 33 | 05:53 | 21:49 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 10:45 | 14:40 |
| Eurostar/Thalystrain | 12 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 00:55
- 01:30
- 01:45
- 01:55
- 02:15
- 02:30
- 02:45
- 03:00
- 03:15
- 03:45
- 04:00
- 04:15
- 04:25
- 05:00
- 05:25
- 06:00
- 06:25
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:25
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 08:00
- 08:15
- 08:25
- 08:45
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:35
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:05
- 11:20
- 11:25
- 11:30
- 11:35
- 11:45
- 11:50
- 11:55
- 12:00
- 12:20
- 12:25
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 12:50
- 12:55
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:40
- 13:45
- 14:15
- 14:20
- 14:30
- 14:40
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:15
- 15:20
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 16:00
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 17:15
- 18:15
- 19:00
- 19:15
- 19:20
- 19:45
- 19:50
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 20:50
- 21:00
- 21:20
- 23:55
All departuresNS Int
- 05:53
- 06:49
- 07:49
- 07:53
- 08:49
- 08:53
- 09:22
- 09:49
- 09:53
- 10:49
- 10:53
- 11:22
- 11:49
- 12:22
- 12:49
- 13:49
- 13:53
- 14:22
- 14:49
- 15:49
- 15:53
- 16:49
- 16:53
- 17:49
- 17:53
- 18:22
- 18:49
- 18:53
- 19:49
- 19:53
- 20:49
- 20:53
- 21:22
- 21:49
All departuresNS International
- 05:53
- 06:49
- 07:49
- 07:53
- 08:49
- 08:53
- 09:22
- 09:49
- 09:53
- 10:49
- 10:53
- 11:22
- 11:49
- 12:22
- 12:49
- 13:49
- 13:53
- 14:22
- 14:49
- 15:49
- 15:53
- 16:49
- 17:49
- 17:53
- 18:22
- 18:49
- 18:53
- 19:49
- 19:53
- 20:49
- 20:53
- 21:22
- 21:49
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 10:45
- 14:40
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Amsterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bruxelles Midi to Amsterdam, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:55, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Amsterdam?
175 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Amsterdam leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Brussels to Amsterdam?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 05:53 and the last at 21:49, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Brussels to Amsterdam?
34 a day with NS Int, between 05:53 and 21:49.
Which station does the train from Brussels to Amsterdam leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with NS Int, according to the published timetable.
How far is Amsterdam from Brussels?
About 175 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Amsterdam cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int.
Can you get from Brussels to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 49m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Amsterdam?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026