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Train World
Pioneering museum inside Schaerbeek station showcasing Belgium's railway history with immersive trains and design displays.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mons to Schaerbeek among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Mons to Schaerbeek:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mons to Schaerbeek costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Schaerbeek take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 13m by car). Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €11 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, 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.
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Trains from Mons to Schaerbeek run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Pioneering museum inside Schaerbeek station showcasing Belgium's railway history with immersive trains and design displays.
Victor Horta's first town house, presenting early Art Nouveau architecture and exhibitions on Brussels design history.
Local museum preserving Schaerbeek's history, folklore, and daily life through archives, objects, and changing exhibitions.
Elegant avenue famed for exceptional Art Nouveau and Belle Époque houses, a favorite route for architecture lovers.
Popular park with ponds, lawns, and play areas, excellent for a relaxed walk among locals and families.
Leafy square and surrounding district known for elegant facades, local calm, and easy architectural walks.
Crisp Brussels waffles, often lighter than Liège style, are a classic local sweet from the Brussels region, served plain or with sugar, cream, or fruit.
Moules-frites is a Belgian staple of steamed mussels with fries, commonly served in Brussels brasseries and loved for its simple, hearty local character.
Stoemp is a traditional Brussels mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage. It is prized as comforting everyday home cooking.
Refined Belgian restaurant in Schaerbeek known for seasonal cooking, polished service, and an intimate neighborhood atmosphere.
Popular local spot for quality Belgian fries, classic sauces, and quick casual meals loved by residents in Schaerbeek.
Well-known brasserie near Josaphat Park serving Belgian classics, seafood, and good beers in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Brussels-North -> Place Eugène Verboekhoven, Schaerbeek
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mons to Schaerbeek 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 Schaerbeek, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mons to Schaerbeek trains use the Mons to Brussels-Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Station Brussel-Schaarbeek. Use this guide to compare Mons and Schaerbeek train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mons 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: Citizen Fox, Copenhagen Tavern
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Mons. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mons. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mons: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mons: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mons: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Dream, Hotel Lido Mons Centre, Congres Hotel Mons Van der Valk.
Nimy is 1 km from Mons city centre. Public transport options include:
Nimy has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nimy.
ATMs are available at Nimy.
Available at Nimy: WC.
Available at Nimy: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Obourg is 4 km from Mons city centre. Public transport options include:
Obourg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Obourg.
ATMs are available at Obourg.
Available at Obourg: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Obourg.
Station Brussel-Schaarbeek is 1 km from Schaerbeek city centre. Public transport options include:
Station Brussel-Schaarbeek has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Station Brussel-Schaarbeek.
Meiser is 1 km from Schaerbeek city centre. Public transport options include:
Meiser has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Meiser.
ATMs are available at Meiser.
Available at Meiser: Taxis.
Available at Meiser: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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