- 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
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ath to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ath to Brussels will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 6 trains that leave Ath for Brussels on Sun, Jun 21, 6 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 trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ath to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $640 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 18m faster (44m by train vs 1h 2m by car) and roughly $628 (€514) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $640 (€524)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Intercity, Renfe.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ath to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:07 AM Ath | 0h41 | 6:48 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:08 AM Ath | 1h18 | 8:26 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:08 AM Ath | 1h22 | 9:30 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:06 AM Ath | 0h42 | 9:48 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:08 AM Ath | 0h40 | 10:48 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:08 PM Ath | 0h49 | 4:57 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Ath to Brussels run on average 19 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:19, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 1:19 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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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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