How to get from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central by price and travel time.
- 173 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 18m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 20 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 18m
2 transfers
Train
€65
Cheapest
7h 10m
3 transfers
Bus
€37
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central: bus, train. The two cities are about 173 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 20 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
173 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 18m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 10m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€23Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 18m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 10m · 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Rotterdam Centralbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h - 2Rotterdam Central → Brussels MidibusBlaBlaCar Bus·2h 15m
- 3Brussels South → Bruxelles MidibusCity transit·10m
- 4Brussels Airport → Bruxelles-CentralbusRegional connection·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusAmsterdam-Rotterdam Central, Rotterdam Central-Brussels MidiBook →City transitBrussels South-Bruxelles MidiBook →Regional connectionBrussels Airport-Bruxelles-CentralBook →
NSAmsterdam-Nijmegen, Nijmegen-BredaBook →
SNCBBreda-Bruxelles-CentralBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit, Regional connection, NS, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam Central, about 1h. Transfer in Rotterdam Central and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Brussels (2h 15m). Transfer in Brussels South and continue by City transit bus on to Bruxelles Midi (10 min). Transfer in Brussels and continue by Regional connection bus on to Bruxelles-Central (45 min). In total it's roughly €37 over 7h 10m, 3 transfers.
Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central: common questions
Is there a bus from Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Bruxelles-Central?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit, Regional connection, NS, SNCB.
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.
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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: BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit, Regional connection
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026