What's a cheap, convenient way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Since Fyra stopped transportation between Amsterdam and Brussels I was wondering if there is way to get there cheaper and convenient than usual NS trains with two over stops.
I found that megabus has connection between cities. But I've never traveled by megabus in Europe.
Does anyone have such experience? Or maybe someone knows better way to get to Brussels from Amsterdam?
Best Answer
I can't recommend the buses to anyone. They often get stuck in traffic, making it a tedious journey. I personally find hitchhiking more pleasant.
But, if you make this journey regularly there are two good ways to spend much less on the train:
use the Belgian Rail Pass. This gives you 10 rides in Belgium for one year. You can use one Pass with several people. It costs 76 euro as of July 2014. You write down Essen (last station before the border) and Brussels.
Get a 40% kortingskaart in the Netherlands. The minimum term is probably one year.
A ticket from Amsterdam to Essen with 40% reduction is about 15 euros. So you end up paying about 23 euros instead of the hefty 40 euros. About the same price as the bus.
And as of December 2014 there will be a convenient direct connection again.
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Amsterdam to Brussels by trainJourney timeFrom 1h 53mPriceFrom $27.75Distance108 miles (175 km)Frequency21 trains per dayFirst train06:155 more rowsIs there a direct train from Amsterdam to Brussels?
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IDbus, Sofia Bus and Megabus all have a bus line between Amsterdam and Brussels. If you want to find the schedule with the cheapest price, check out Busbud Amsterdam Brussels route. Best deals start at 15€ from what I read.
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