How to get from Amsterdam to Brussels
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Brussels by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 175 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 40m
- 189 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 01:15, last at 23:35
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 28 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.
This fare comes from a search on October 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €206Checked Oct 23 | 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 1h 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 2h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€206Checked Oct 2340m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 281h 58m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 282h 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?
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- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Brussels Airportflight
KLM·40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which 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.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Amsterdam to Brussels
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €55 | |
| November 2026 | €41 | |
| December 2026 | €41 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Amsterdam to Brussels
FlixBus runs 189 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:15 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 189 | 01:15 | 23:35 |
| 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 departures FlixBus
- 01:15
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 02:15
- 02:40
- 03:00
- 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
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:30
- 10:35
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:05
- 11:30
- 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
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 15:55
- 16:00
- 16:10
- 16:15
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:15
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 17:55
- 18:00
- 18:25
- 18:30
- 18:45
- 19:00
- 19:15
- 19:30
- 19:35
- 19:40
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:15
- 20:25
- 20:30
- 20:35
- 20:40
- 20:55
- 21:35
- 21:45
- 21:55
- 22:15
- 22:40
- 23:35
All departures NS 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 departures NS 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 departures BlaBlaCar 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 Wed, Oct 28
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
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Brussels, about 40 min. In total it's roughly €206 over 40 min, direct, no transfers.
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Amsterdam to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 times the flight itself at about 40m; the most useful option is a flight. 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 23:35, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Routavio's timetable check shows 189 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 01:15 and 23:35.
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?
Routavio's timetable check shows 33 train departures 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?
Routavio's price check on 23 October 2026 puts 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 Routavio found flies without a transfer and takes about 40m.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Routavio times the flight itself at about 40m. 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?
According to Routavio's route data, 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?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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, FlixBus, NS International
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 23 Oct 2026