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Musical Instruments Museum
Major museum in an Art Nouveau landmark with an outstanding collection of instruments from around the world and panoramic rooftop views.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
14 h 31 m
Average duration
14 h 31 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coquelles to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Coquelles to Brussels without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coquelles to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Coquelles to Brussels:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coquelles to Brussels costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Opale Bus | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Opale Bus | Departure Time 06:49PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 14h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Coquelles to Brussels buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:59 PM Cite Europe | 4h26 | 5:25 PM Brussels | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Coquelles to Brussels run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:27, the last at 07:17. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 26m |
First bus 6:27 AM |
Last bus 7:17 AM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares; small tips are optional at cafes and bars.
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