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How to get from Amsterdam to Brussels
3 ways, 173 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 6m | €55–165 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 3h 25m | €20–28 estimated |
| Taxi | 3h 25m | €240–360 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:09 → 10:152h 6m · directNS International Eurostar€56–123
- 08:24 → 11:022h 38m · 2 changesNS Intercity direct€86–165
- 08:54 → 11:122h 18m · 1 changeNS International Eurocity Direct€86–162
- 09:09 → 11:152h 6m · directNS International Eurostar€56–123
- 09:29 → 11:452h 16m · directEurostar NLAMA -> FRPNO€55–122
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Brussels?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 6m door to door. The straight-line distance is 173 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Amsterdam to Brussels?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €20. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Brussels?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 2h 6m. Fares run €55–165 across classes.
- How far is Brussels from Amsterdam by road?
- About 200 km, roughly 3h 25m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €20–28; tolls and parking are extra.