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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
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Braine-l'Alleud to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braine-l'Alleud to Brussels will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 4 trains that leave Braine-l'Alleud for Brussels on Sun, Jul 12, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 35 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 Braine-l'Alleud to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. 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 bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Braine-l'Alleud to Brussels:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braine-l'Alleud to Brussels costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (28m by train vs 40m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $6 (€5) 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 SNCB.
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 Braine-l'Alleud 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:22 AM Braine-l'Alleud | 0h35 | 6:57 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:04 AM Braine-l'Alleud | 0h35 | 7:39 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Braine-l'Alleud | 0h15 | 9:55 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Braine-l'Alleud | 0h15 | 10:55 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Braine-l'Alleud to Brussels run on average 33 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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