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Musée communal de Nivelles
City museum inside the collegiate complex, presenting archaeology, religious art and the history of Saint Gertrude and Nivelles.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Nivelles is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Nivelles will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 83 trains from Brussels to Nivelles, including 83 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 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.
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Trains from Brussels to Nivelles run on average 37 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Brussels to Nivelles.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Nivelles trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:45 PM Brussels | 0h25 | 9:10 PM Nivelles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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1778 | 8:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 8:36 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2029 | 8:07 AM Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 8:41 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2029 | 8:15 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 8:41 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1979 | 8:18 AM Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 9:06 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1979 | 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 9:06 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4529 | 8:37 AM Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 9:10 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4529 | 8:45 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 9:10 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1779 | 8:51 AM Brussels-Central | 0h45 | 9:36 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1779 | 9:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 9:36 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2030 | 9:07 AM Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 9:41 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2030 | 9:15 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 9:41 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1980 | 9:18 AM Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 10:06 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1980 | 9:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 10:06 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4530 | 9:37 AM Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 10:10 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4530 | 9:45 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 10:10 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1780 | 9:52 AM Brussels-Central | 0h44 | 10:36 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1780 | 10:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 10:36 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2031 | 10:07 AM Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 10:41 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2031 | 10:15 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 10:41 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1981 | 10:18 AM Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 11:06 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1981 | 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 11:06 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4531 | 10:37 AM Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 11:10 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4531 | 10:45 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 11:10 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1781 | 10:52 AM Brussels-Central | 0h44 | 11:36 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1781 | 11:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 11:36 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2032 | 11:07 AM Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 11:41 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2032 | 11:15 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 11:41 AM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1982 | 11:18 AM Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 12:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1982 | 11:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 12:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4532 | 11:37 AM Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 12:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4532 | 11:45 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 12:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1782 | 11:52 AM Brussels-Central | 0h44 | 12:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1782 | 12:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 12:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2033 | 12:07 PM Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 12:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2033 | 12:15 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 12:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1983 | 12:18 PM Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 1:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1983 | 12:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 1:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4533 | 12:37 PM Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 1:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4533 | 12:45 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 1:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1783 | 12:52 PM Brussels-Central | 0h44 | 1:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1783 | 1:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 1:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2034 | 1:07 PM Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 1:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2034 | 1:15 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 1:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1984 | 1:18 PM Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 2:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1984 | 1:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 2:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4534 | 1:37 PM Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 2:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4534 | 1:45 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 2:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1784 | 1:52 PM Brussels-Central | 0h44 | 2:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1784 | 2:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 2:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2035 | 2:07 PM Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 2:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2035 | 2:15 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 2:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1985 | 2:18 PM Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 3:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1985 | 2:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 3:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4535 | 2:37 PM Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 3:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4535 | 2:45 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 3:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1785 | 2:52 PM Brussels-Central | 0h44 | 3:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1785 | 3:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 3:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2036 | 3:07 PM Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 3:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2036 | 3:15 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 3:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1986 | 3:18 PM Brussels-Central | 0h48 | 4:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1986 | 3:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 4:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4536 | 3:37 PM Brussels-Central | 0h33 | 4:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4536 | 3:45 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 4:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1786 | 3:52 PM Brussels-Central | 0h44 | 4:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1786 | 4:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 4:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2037 | 4:15 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 4:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1987 | 4:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 5:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4537 | 4:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 5:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8722 | 4:58 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h33 | 5:31 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1787 | 5:02 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 5:38 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2038 | 5:15 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 5:42 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1988 | 5:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 6:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4538 | 5:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 6:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8724 | 5:58 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h33 | 6:31 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1788 | 6:02 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 6:38 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2039 | 6:15 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 6:42 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1989 | 6:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 7:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4539 | 6:45 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 7:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1789 | 7:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 7:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2040 | 7:15 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h26 | 7:41 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1990 | 7:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h41 | 8:06 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4540 | 7:45 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h25 | 8:10 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1790 | 8:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0h36 | 8:36 PM Nivelles station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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City museum inside the collegiate complex, presenting archaeology, religious art and the history of Saint Gertrude and Nivelles.
Interpretive visit area in the collegiate church focused on Romanesque architecture, treasures and the site’s long religious history.
Archaeological crypt visit beneath the collegiate church, revealing early medieval remains and the origins of the abbey site.
Central square beneath the collegiate church, lively yet historic, and the best starting point for discovering old Nivelles on foot.
Atmospheric area around the collegiate church where medieval street patterns and quieter corners reveal old Nivelles at its best.
Green urban park suited to a break from sightseeing, with paths and open space popular among residents and families.
Tarte al Djote is Nivelles’ signature savory tart filled with chard, local cheese and butter. It is the town’s best-known traditional specialty.
Boudin de Nivelles is a local blood sausage, usually served pan-fried or with apples. It reflects old Brabant charcuterie traditions.
Sirop de Nivelles is a thick fruit syrup made from apples and pears, often spread on bread or paired with cheese. It is a classic regional pantry item.
Established fine dining restaurant known for refined French-Belgian cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Well-regarded Italian restaurant with a long-standing local reputation for pasta, seafood and warm hospitality.
Popular brasserie serving Belgian classics, grills and seasonal dishes in a relaxed, central atmosphere.
Moderate for Belgium. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit and cafes are reasonable for most tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Nivelles 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 Nivelles, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Nivelles trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Nivelles station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Nivelles 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.
Bruxelles-Central 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: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Brussels-Schuman is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Schuman has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Twelve, Kafenio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Schuman. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Schuman. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Schuman: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Schuman: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Schuman: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman, Aloft Brussels Schuman, Sofitel Brussels Europe.
Nivelles has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Nivelles.
ATMs are available at Nivelles.
Available at Nivelles: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Nivelles: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nivelles.
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