How to get from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Ouest

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We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Ouest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 02m by train, bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 174 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.

174 km

Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Ouest: 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.

€8912h 02m · 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-Ouesttrain
SNCB·1h 35m

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

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September 2026

Departure and arrival

Bruxelles-OuestArrival

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€20Book
Train· 1h 39m€50Book

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-BredaBook →

SNCBBreda-Bruxelles-OuestBook →

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

How the trip from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Ouest 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-Ouest (1h 35m). In total it's roughly €89 over 12h 2m, 4 transfers.

Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Ouest: common questions

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

The most useful route takes about 12h 02m by train, bus, 4 transfers.

How far is Bruxelles-Ouest from Amsterdam?

About 174 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Ouest cost?

On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €69 to €89. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.

Which operators run Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Ouest?

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

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

Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 39m.

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

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.