How to get from Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam by price and travel time.
- 174 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 35m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 35m
2 transfers
Train
€49
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 35m by train, 2 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 €39, on Sat, Oct 17.
174 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 35m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Reading date not recorded | 6h 21m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 35m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€32Reading date not recorded6h 21m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam: 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.
- 1Bruxelles-Ouest → Bredatrain
SNCB·1h 25m - 2Breda → Schiphol Airporttrain
NS·53m - 3Schiphol Airport → Amsterdam SchipholtrainNS + metro·22m
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.
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
SNCBBruxelles-Ouest-BredaBook →NSBreda-Schiphol Airport, Schiphol Airport-Amsterdam SchipholBook →
FlixBusBreda-Amsterdam SloterdijkBook →On this route you travel with SNCB, NS, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam works
Start with a SNCB train from Bruxelles-Ouest to Breda central, about 1h 25m. Transfer in Breda central and continue by NS train on to Schiphol Airport (53 min). Transfer in Schiphol Airport and continue by NS + metro train on to Amsterdam (22 min). In total it's roughly €49 over 3h 35m, 2 transfers.
Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 3h 35m by train, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Amsterdam from Bruxelles-Ouest?
About 174 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €39 to €54. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with SNCB, NS, FlixBus.
Can you get from Bruxelles-Ouest to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 37m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bruxelles-Ouest 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: SNCB, NS, NS + metro
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026