How to get from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central

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We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 57m by train, bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 173 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 €64, on Wed, Sep 2.

173 km

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Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Train	€89Reading date not recorded	11h 57m4 transfers	See Train details
Bus	€69Reading date not recorded	15h 14m3 transfers	See Bus details

Train€89Reading date not recorded
11h 57m · 4 transfersSee Train details
Bus€69Reading date not recorded
15h 14m · 3 transfersSee Bus details

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central: 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.

€8911h 57m · 4 transfers · train, bus

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1
Amsterdam → Brusselstrain
Eurostar/Thalys·1h 50m
2
Brussels → Brussels Southbus
City transit·10m
3
Brussels South → Antwerpbus
FlixBus·1h 20m
4
Antwerp → Bredabus
FlixBus·55m
5
Breda → Bruxelles-Centraltrain
SNCB·1h 30m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

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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.

Bus· 3h 35m€13Book
Train· 2h 13m€21Book

Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8

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Operators seen on these journeys

Eurostar/ThalysAmsterdam-BrusselsBook →City transitBrussels-Brussels SouthBook →

FlixBusBrussels South-Antwerp, Antwerp-Breda, Utrecht-Brussels SouthBook →

SNCBBreda-Bruxelles-Central, Brussels-BredaBook →Local busAmsterdam Schiphol-UtrechtBook →

On this route you travel with Eurostar/Thalys, City transit, FlixBus, SNCB, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central works

Start with a Eurostar/Thalys train from Amsterdam to Brussels, about 1h 50m. Transfer in Brussels and continue by City transit bus on to Brussels South (10 min). Transfer in Brussels South and continue by FlixBus bus on to Antwerp (1h 20m). Transfer in Antwerp and continue by FlixBus bus on to Breda central (55 min). Transfer in Breda central and continue by SNCB train on to Bruxelles-Central (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €89 over 11h 57m, 4 transfers.

Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central: common questions

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central?

The most useful route takes about 11h 57m by train, bus, 4 transfers.

How far is Bruxelles-Central from Amsterdam?

About 173 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €89. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central?

On this route you travel with Eurostar/Thalys, City transit, FlixBus, SNCB, Local bus.

Can you get from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central without flying?

Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 13m.

What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central?

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.