- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
36 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mons to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mons to Brussels will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 12 buses that leave Mons for Brussels on Sun, Jun 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlibcoOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mons to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mons to Brussels:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mons to Brussels costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 1m by bus vs 1h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
The table below shows live departures for Mons to Brussels buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Flibco | 3:30 AM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h35 | 4:05 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:00 AM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h35 | 5:35 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 6:30 AM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h35 | 7:05 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:45 AM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 9:25 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:15 AM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 10:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 12:00 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 12:40 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 1:30 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 2:10 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:45 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 3:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:15 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 4:55 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:20 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 6:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:05 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 7:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:45 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h35 | 9:20 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mons to Brussels run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s largest collection of his surrealist works in a central historic setting.
Celebrated museum in an Art Nouveau building, known for its global instrument collection and audio-guided displays.
Popular cultural hill and viewpoint linking the upper and lower city, especially photogenic at sunset.
Historic covered arcade of elegant passages, shops, and architecture, often highlighted in social media imagery.
Stylish square known for antiques, refined atmosphere, and easy access to nearby churches and museums.
Brussels classic of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, onions, or cream, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. A staple in Brussels brasseries.
Rustic mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. The base preparation is a classic local side dish.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Respected restaurant specializing in carefully prepared Belgian cuisine and strong beer pairings, with a cozy, polished brasserie feel.
Well-known old-school restaurant serving generous Belgian specialties such as carbonnade, stoemp, and sausage in a rustic, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; no tip is expected for bars or cafés.
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Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Brussels -> Brussels Central Station, Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mons to Brussels by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mons to Brussels buses use the Mons, Av. Léo Collard / Av. Thomas Edison to Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) station pair, with some services arriving at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi). Use this guide to compare Mons and Brussels bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) is 6 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
Available at Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes): Elevators, ramps.
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Midi (in the station), Belgian Bites (in the station), Fritland Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
Available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Elevators, ramps.
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