- Must visit
Musée de la Bande Dessinée
Flagship comics museum in the Cité internationale de la bande dessinée. Essential for understanding Angoulême's global reputation as the comics capital.
Cheapest price
€90
Average price
€131
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
656 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Angoulême is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Angoulême will cost around €131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €90.
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Angoulême without transferring at least once.
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8439Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Angoulême among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 407 miles (656 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€164 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €169 Average price | €178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg 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 Brussels to Angoulême:
A bus is €107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Angoulême costing on average €164.
A bus is €112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Angoulême costing on average €169.
Other travel options to Angoulême take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
The journey is about 3h 14m faster (4h 28m by train vs 7h 42m by car) and roughly €14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€164 vs €178). 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 Brussels to Angoulême trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9302+ 8445 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h48 | 12:20 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9302+ 8447 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h35 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9302+ 8485 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h00 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8445 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h07 | 12:20 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8485 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h19 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 8447 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h54 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 8485 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h50 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 8449 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h44 | 7:26 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 8447 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h25 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 8447 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h54 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 8485 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h19 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 8449 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h13 | 7:26 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9314+ 8447 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h24 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9314+ 8449 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h43 | 7:26 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9314+ 8485 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h49 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 8485 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h16 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 8485 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h16 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 8447 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h51 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 8447 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h54 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 8485 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h19 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 8449 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h13 | 7:26 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9326+ 8485 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h50 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9326+ 8447 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h25 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9426+ 8485 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h50 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 8485 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h19 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 8447 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h54 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 8485 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h19 | 4:32 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 8447 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h24 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 8449 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h43 | 7:26 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 8491 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h48 | 8:31 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 8491 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h18 | 8:31 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 8447 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h54 | 6:07 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 8449 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h13 | 7:26 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
5454 · 9830 | 1:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h03 | 7:20 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 8491 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h48 | 8:31 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 8345 · 5240 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h39 | 9:22 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 2 transfers | |
9450+ 8439 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h40 | 10:23 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 8491 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h15 | 8:31 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 8439 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h07 | 10:23 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 8345 · 5240 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h06 | 9:22 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 2 transfers | |
5240 · 9836 | 4:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h05 | 9:22 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9362+ 8439 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h41 | 10:23 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9362+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 14h52 | 7:34 AM Gare d'Angoulême | 3 transfers | |
9464+ 8439 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h07 | 10:23 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 8439 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h07 | 10:23 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9464+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 14h18 | 7:34 AM Gare d'Angoulême | 3 transfers | |
9370+ 8439 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h10 | 10:23 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9470+ 8439 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h10 | 10:23 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
9470+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 13h21 | 7:34 AM Gare d'Angoulême | 3 transfers | |
9474+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 12h52 | 7:34 AM Gare d'Angoulême | 3 transfers | |
9374+ 3731+ 8478 · 8440 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 12h52 | 7:34 AM Gare d'Angoulême | 3 transfers | |
9476+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 12h18 | 7:34 AM Gare d'Angoulême | 3 transfers | |
9376+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 7:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 12h18 | 7:34 AM Gare d'Angoulême | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Brussels to Angoulême run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €99 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:19, the last at 18:17. The fastest train covers the 407 miles (656 km) distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 407 miles (656 km) |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €99 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 6:19 AM |
Last train 6:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Angoulême — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Angoulême trip today.
Flagship comics museum in the Cité internationale de la bande dessinée. Essential for understanding Angoulême's global reputation as the comics capital.
Archaeology and fine arts museum in the former bishop's palace. It blends regional history with varied collections in a distinguished historic setting.
Museum dedicated to paper and printing heritage in a former riverside paper mill. It highlights the industry that shaped Angoulême for centuries.
Scenic walk along the old fortifications with broad city views. One of the best ways to appreciate Angoulême's elevated position and urban history.
Outdoor route linking painted comic-book walls across the city. It offers a fun self-guided way to explore neighborhoods and Angoulême's signature art form.
Historic upper-town district with winding streets, murals, and old stone buildings. Best explored slowly to discover smaller landmarks and viewpoints.
A protected cow's milk cheese from Charente, prized for its creamy texture and wrinkled rind. It is a regional classic often served at the end of meals.
A rich Charentais fish stew of eel or freshwater fish simmered in red wine with shallots and herbs. It reflects local river cooking traditions.
Charentais pork rillettes cooked slowly until tender, then shredded and spread on bread. A beloved rustic specialty found in local markets and bistros.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative French cuisine, elegant plating, and polished service in a calm fine dining setting.
Casual, well-regarded crêperie serving savory galettes and sweet crêpes in a relaxed central setting popular with locals and visitors.
Stylish restaurant known for modern French cooking and seasonal ingredients, offering a warm atmosphere suitable for a special meal.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is included in France. Small rounding up is polite in cafes and taxis; leave 5-10% only for notably good restaurant service.
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Gare d'Angoulême -> Place du Champ de Mars, Angoulême
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Angoulême by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Angoulême, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Angoulême trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Angoulême station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Angoulême train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Angoulême is 1 km from Angoulême city centre. Public transport options include:
Angoulême has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Terminus, La Cantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Angoulême. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Angoulême. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Angoulême: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Angoulême: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Angoulême: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Angoulême Hôtel de France, Hôtel Saint Gelais, Hôtel Le Palma.
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