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Major railway museum in Schaerbeek with historic locomotives, immersive displays, and Belgian rail heritage exhibits. A strong museum option reachable from the airport area via Brussels.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Schuman to Brussels Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Schuman to Brussels Airport will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Brussels-Schuman for Brussels Airport on Wed, Jun 10, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 25 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 Brussels-Schuman to Brussels Airport 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 bus which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Schuman to Brussels Airport:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Schuman to Brussels Airport costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Brussels Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 17m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (17m by train vs 20m by car). Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $3 (€3) 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 Regional, Intercity, 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 Brussels-Schuman to Brussels Airport trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2128 · 2806 | 8:09 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h27 | 8:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2528 | 8:26 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h17 | 8:43 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2428 · 2207 | 8:38 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h25 | 9:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
4007 | 8:57 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h16 | 9:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2129 · 2807 | 9:09 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h27 | 9:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2529 | 9:26 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h17 | 9:43 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2429 · 2208 | 9:38 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h25 | 10:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
4008 | 9:57 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h16 | 10:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2130 · 2808 | 10:09 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h27 | 10:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2530 | 10:26 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h17 | 10:43 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2430 · 2209 | 10:38 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h25 | 11:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
4009 | 10:57 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h16 | 11:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2131 · 2809 | 11:09 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h27 | 11:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2531 | 11:26 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h17 | 11:43 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2431 · 2210 | 11:38 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h25 | 12:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
4010 | 11:57 AM Brussels-Schuman | 0h16 | 12:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2136 · 2814 | 4:08 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h27 | 4:35 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2536 | 4:26 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h17 | 4:43 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2436 · 2215 | 4:38 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h25 | 5:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
4015 | 4:57 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h16 | 5:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2137 · 2815 | 5:08 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h27 | 5:35 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2537 | 5:26 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h17 | 5:43 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2437 · 2216 | 5:38 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h25 | 6:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
4016 | 5:57 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h16 | 6:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2138 · 2816 | 6:09 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h27 | 6:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2538 | 6:26 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h17 | 6:43 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2438 · 2217 | 6:38 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h25 | 7:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
4017 | 6:57 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h16 | 7:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2139 · 2817 | 7:09 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h27 | 7:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2539 | 7:26 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h17 | 7:43 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2439 · 2218 | 7:38 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h25 | 8:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
4018 | 7:57 PM Brussels-Schuman | 0h16 | 8:13 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Brussels-Schuman to Brussels Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:39, the last at 17:39. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 6:39 AM |
Last train 5:39 PM |
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Brussels Airport -> Brussels Central Station
The train connection between Brussels-Schuman and Brussels Airport is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to navigate between these two key locations. The primary train providers servicing this route include Regional, Intercity, and BSB. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can enjoy a seamless journey while taking in the sights of Belgium's capital city along the way.
The train connection between Brussels-Schuman and Brussels Airport takes approximately 50 minutes. There are about 15 direct connections available each day, making it a convenient option for travelers. The journey is straightforward with no transfers required, ensuring a smooth travel experience.
The first daily train journey from Brussels-Schuman departs at 06:26, providing an early start for travelers heading to the airport. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 18:45, allowing passengers ample time to catch evening flights.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Brussels-Schuman to Brussels Airport is €13. This fare provides a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two locations, making it an accessible option for both locals and tourists alike.
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