- 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
$17
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brecht to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brecht to Brussels will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 3 trains that leave Brecht for Brussels on Tue, Jun 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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 Brecht to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Brecht to Brussels:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brecht to Brussels costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 4m by train vs 1h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $14 (€12) 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 Intercity, EuroCity, Regional, 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 Brecht to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:33 AM Brecht | 1h08 | 9:41 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Brecht | 1h08 | 10:41 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:01 AM Brecht | 1h10 | 12:11 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Brecht to Brussels run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:44 AM |
Last train 11:01 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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