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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
A major complex of art museums covering Flemish masters, Old Masters, and modern art. One of Brussels' essential cultural visits for its scale and national importance.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Almere to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Almere to Brussels will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Almere to Brussels without transferring at least once.
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9528Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Almere to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $246.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $476 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Almere to Brussels:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Almere to Brussels costing on average $55 (€44).
A bus is $459 (€369) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almere to Brussels costing on average $476 (€384).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
Flight takes on average 6h 42m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $55 (€44) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Almere to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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722+ 9524+ 3332 | 8:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h53 | 11:21 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
722+ 3211+ 9524 | 8:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h53 | 11:21 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
722+ 9524 | 8:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h41 | 11:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
726+ 9528+ 3333 | 9:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h53 | 12:21 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
726+ 9528 | 9:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h41 | 12:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
726+ 3212+ 9528 | 9:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h53 | 12:21 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2626+ 9334 | 9:31 AM Almere Centrum | 2h35 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2626+ 9434+ 2309 | 9:31 AM Almere Centrum | 2h56 | 12:27 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2626+ 9334+ 3333 | 9:31 AM Almere Centrum | 2h50 | 12:21 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2626+ 2309+ 9334 | 9:31 AM Almere Centrum | 2h56 | 12:27 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2626+ 9434 | 9:31 AM Almere Centrum | 2h35 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2430 · 1139+ 9228 | 10:11 AM Almere Centrum | 2h54 | 1:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2430+ 9232 | 10:11 AM Almere Centrum | 4h01 | 2:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2430+ 9232 | 10:11 AM Almere Centrum | 3h54 | 2:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
2430 · 1139+ 9228 | 10:11 AM Almere Centrum | 3h01 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
730+ 9532+ 3213 | 10:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h53 | 1:21 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
730+ 9532+ 3334 | 10:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h53 | 1:21 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
730+ 9532 | 10:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h41 | 1:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2434 · 1143+ 9232 | 11:11 AM Almere Centrum | 3h01 | 2:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2434+ 9236 | 11:11 AM Almere Centrum | 4h01 | 3:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2434+ 9236 | 11:11 AM Almere Centrum | 3h54 | 3:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
2434 · 1143+ 9232 | 11:11 AM Almere Centrum | 2h54 | 2:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
734+ 9536+ 3214 | 11:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h53 | 2:21 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
734+ 9536 | 11:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h41 | 2:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
734+ 3335+ 9536 | 11:28 AM Almere Centrum | 2h53 | 2:21 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2634+ 9346+ 3335 | 11:31 AM Almere Centrum | 2h50 | 2:21 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2634+ 9346 | 11:31 AM Almere Centrum | 2h35 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2634+ 2311+ 9346 | 11:31 AM Almere Centrum | 2h56 | 2:27 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
4634 · 5734+ 9346+ 2311 | 11:35 AM Almere Centrum | 2h52 | 2:27 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
4634 · 5734+ 9346 | 11:35 AM Almere Centrum | 2h31 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
4634 · 5734+ 3335+ 9346 | 11:35 AM Almere Centrum | 2h46 | 2:21 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Almere to Brussels run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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A major complex of art museums covering Flemish masters, Old Masters, and modern art. One of Brussels' essential cultural visits for its scale and national importance.
Dedicated to René Magritte, this museum holds the world's largest collection of his works. It is a standout stop for surrealism lovers and one of Brussels' most famous museums.
A contemporary art museum known for street art, digital culture, and youth-oriented exhibitions. It became especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
A landscaped cultural hill linking the upper and lower city, known for its formal gardens and classic skyline view. It is one of Brussels' best walking and photography spots.
A beautiful 19th-century covered arcade with elegant glass roofing and historic atmosphere. It is one of the city's most photogenic and fashionable passages.
A grand urban park laid out around monumental buildings and the Cinquantenaire Arch. Ideal for a walk, photos, and combining with nearby museums.
Brussels’ classic pairing of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, and herbs, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic and widely loved meals.
A traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. It is a staple of local brasserie cuisine.
A comforting Brussels side dish of mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat.
Well-regarded Belgian restaurant serving regional classics, strong beer pairings, and seasonal ingredients in a cozy, old-Brussels dining room.
One of Brussels’ landmark fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian-influenced cuisine, polished service, and an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near Sainte-Catherine known for generous Belgian comfort food, beer-based stews, and an unfussy, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Beer, waffles, and transit are reasonable; hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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