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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.
We are not able to find a train between these two places.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$208 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $264 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Brussels:
A bus is $151 (€124) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Brussels costing on average $208 (€171).
A bus is $170 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Brussels costing on average $226 (€186).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
The journey is about 5h 29m faster (4h 9m by train vs 9h 38m by car) and roughly $56 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($208 (€171) vs $264 (€217)). 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.
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 Bordeaux to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5260 · 9854 | 5:32 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h39 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
5260 · 9854 | 5:32 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h39 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
5260 · 9866 | 5:32 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h11 | 5:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9451 | 6:58 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h46 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9463 | 6:58 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h49 | 5:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9365 | 6:58 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 11h19 | 6:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9351 | 6:58 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h46 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9451 | 7:44 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h00 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9463 | 7:44 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h03 | 5:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9365 | 7:44 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h33 | 6:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9351 | 7:44 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h00 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
5440 · 12562 · 9894 | 8:54 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h07 | 9:01 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
5440 · 12562 · 9866 | 8:54 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h49 | 5:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
5440 · 12562 · 9864 | 8:54 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 11h49 | 8:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
8486+ 9395 | 10:16 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 13h01 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9389 | 10:16 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h01 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8504+ 9389 | 10:47 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 11h30 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8562+ 9395 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 11h05 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8534+ 9389 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h05 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8562+ 9389 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h05 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
5284 · 9894 | 12:58 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h03 | 9:01 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
5284 · 9864 | 12:58 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h45 | 8:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
5284 · 9868 | 12:58 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h45 | 8:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8536+ 9395 | 1:52 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 9h25 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8536+ 9389 | 1:52 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h25 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12260+ 9395 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h31 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12260+ 9389 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h31 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8512+ 9389 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h31 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8582+ 9389 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h31 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8582+ 9395 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h31 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8540+ 9389 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h31 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8488+ 9389 | 4:20 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h57 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8488+ 9395 | 4:20 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h57 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12274+ 9389 | 5:09 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h08 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8472+ 9395 | 5:09 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h08 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8472+ 9389 | 5:09 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h08 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8542+ 9395 | 5:45 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h32 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8542+ 9389 | 5:45 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 4h32 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8442+ 9395 | 5:58 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h19 | 11:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bordeaux to Brussels run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $108 (€89) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 18:17. The fastest train covers the 473 miles (762 km) distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 473 miles (762 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $108 (€89) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 6:17 PM |
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Major museum in an Art Nouveau landmark with an outstanding collection of instruments from around the world and panoramic rooftop views.
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Flagship fine arts museums covering Flemish masters, Belgian art, and major temporary exhibitions in central Brussels.
Elegant 19th-century covered arcade lined with historic shops and cafes, popular for architecture, strolling, and photos.
Terraced garden and viewpoint with one of the most recognizable panoramas in central Brussels.
Stylish square known for antiques, architecture, and an upscale yet distinctly Brussels atmosphere.
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A traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark Belgian beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread.
A rustic Brussels side dish of mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, commonly served with sausage or meat dishes.
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Popular traditional restaurant known for generous Belgian comfort food, beer-based dishes, and an informal, bustling atmosphere.
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Most Bordeaux to Brussels trains use the Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bordeaux Saint-Jean is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux Saint-Jean has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Baillardran, Starbucks, Café Ritazza, Le Grand Comptoir, Metsens, PAUL, Factory & Co, Brioche Dorée, Costa Coffee, McDonald's
Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings. ATMs are aTM machine is in Hall 3 forecourt.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00. Information desks are open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
Luggage storage is there are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Regina, Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean, Hotel La Zoologie.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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