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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nivelles to Brussels

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

Average ticket price on Sep 18

Fastest journey on Sep 18

26 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

27 m

Trains on Sep 18

Distance

28 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nivelles to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nivelles to Brussels will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 32 trains from Nivelles to Brussels, including 32 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 29 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.

4508
8:50 AM0h34
Nivelles station
9:24 AMBrussels-Central
$91One-way
0 transfers
1761
11:20 AM0h48
Nivelles station
12:08 PMBrussels-Central
$91One-way
0 transfers
4508
8:50 AM0h26
Nivelles station
9:16 AMBrussels-Midi
$91One-way
0 transfers
2007
8:16 AM0h29
Nivelles station
8:45 AMBrussels-Midi
$91One-way
0 transfers
1758
8:20 AM0h48
Nivelles station
9:08 AMBrussels-Central
$91One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Nivelles to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nivelles to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 17 miles (28 km)

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Most popular Train	Driving
$8 Average price Cheapest	$8 Average price (fuel + tolls)
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	41m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Most popular train company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Nivelles to Brussels is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Nivelles to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nivelles and Brussels including taking a train and bus.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nivelles to Brussels among Omio's users.

Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 3m sooner (38m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $8 (€6) 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, Regional, SNCB | BUS, 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.

Live departures

Nivelles to Brussels train times

The table below shows live departures for Nivelles to Brussels trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
2012	1:16 PM Nivelles station	0h38	1:54 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
2012	1:16 PM Nivelles station	0h29	1:45 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1763	1:20 PM Nivelles station	0h41	2:01 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1763	1:20 PM Nivelles station	0h48	2:08 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
4513	1:50 PM Nivelles station	0h26	2:16 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
4513	1:50 PM Nivelles station	0h34	2:24 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1963	1:54 PM Nivelles station	0h47	2:41 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1963	1:54 PM Nivelles station	0h41	2:35 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
2013	2:16 PM Nivelles station	0h29	2:45 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
2013	2:16 PM Nivelles station	0h38	2:54 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1764	2:20 PM Nivelles station	0h48	3:08 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1764	2:20 PM Nivelles station	0h41	3:01 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
4514	2:50 PM Nivelles station	0h26	3:16 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
4514	2:50 PM Nivelles station	0h34	3:24 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1964	2:54 PM Nivelles station	0h41	3:35 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1964	2:54 PM Nivelles station	0h47	3:41 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
2014	3:16 PM Nivelles station	0h38	3:54 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
2014	3:16 PM Nivelles station	0h29	3:45 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1765	3:20 PM Nivelles station	0h48	4:08 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1765	3:20 PM Nivelles station	0h41	4:01 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
4515	3:50 PM Nivelles station	0h26	4:16 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
4515	3:50 PM Nivelles station	0h34	4:24 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1965	3:54 PM Nivelles station	0h42	4:36 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1965	3:54 PM Nivelles station	0h48	4:42 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
Friday, September 18
2007	8:16 AM Nivelles station	0h38	8:54 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
2007	8:16 AM Nivelles station	0h29	8:45 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1758	8:20 AM Nivelles station	0h48	9:08 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1758	8:20 AM Nivelles station	0h41	9:01 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
4508	8:50 AM Nivelles station	0h26	9:16 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
4508	8:50 AM Nivelles station	0h34	9:24 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1958	8:54 AM Nivelles station	0h47	9:41 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1958	8:54 AM Nivelles station	0h41	9:35 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
2008	9:16 AM Nivelles station	0h29	9:45 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
2008	9:16 AM Nivelles station	0h38	9:54 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1759	9:20 AM Nivelles station	0h41	10:01 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1759	9:20 AM Nivelles station	0h48	10:08 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
4509	9:50 AM Nivelles station	0h34	10:24 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
4509	9:50 AM Nivelles station	0h26	10:16 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1959	9:54 AM Nivelles station	0h47	10:41 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1959	9:54 AM Nivelles station	0h41	10:35 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
2009	10:16 AM Nivelles station	0h29	10:45 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
2009	10:16 AM Nivelles station	0h38	10:54 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1760	10:20 AM Nivelles station	0h41	11:01 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1760	10:20 AM Nivelles station	0h48	11:08 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
4510	10:50 AM Nivelles station	0h34	11:24 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
4510	10:50 AM Nivelles station	0h26	11:16 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1960	10:54 AM Nivelles station	0h41	11:35 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1960	10:54 AM Nivelles station	0h47	11:41 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
2010	11:16 AM Nivelles station	0h38	11:54 AM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
2010	11:16 AM Nivelles station	0h29	11:45 AM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1761	11:20 AM Nivelles station	0h48	12:08 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1761	11:20 AM Nivelles station	0h41	12:01 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
4511	11:50 AM Nivelles station	0h26	12:16 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
4511	11:50 AM Nivelles station	0h34	12:24 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
1961	11:54 AM Nivelles station	0h41	12:35 PM Brussels-Midi	0 transfersDirect
1961	11:54 AM Nivelles station	0h47	12:41 PM Brussels-Central	0 transfersDirect
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Intercity as well as SNCB | BUS or Regional offer trains services from Nivelles to Brussels.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nivelles to Brussels

Belgium

Trains from Nivelles to Brussels run on average 32 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.

There are 31 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 26m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

17 miles (28 km)

Average train duration

38m

Cheapest ticket price

$5 (€4)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

26m

First train

12:04 AM

Last train

11:48 PM

Cheapest Month

Apr

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Tue

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Train companies: Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS from Nivelles to Brussels trainsIntercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS trains will get you between Nivelles and Brussels from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About

Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Intercity Duration

26m

Cheapest Intercity Price

$5 (€4)

Intercity frequency

16 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about Intercity

Regional

About

The term "Regional" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, "Regionalbahn" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Regional Duration

36m

Cheapest Regional Price

$5 (€4)

Regional frequency

16 a day

Luggage included

Standard luggage allowance included with ticket

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

Refunds according to ticket type and conditions

Refund

Full refund if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

SNCB | BUS

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SNCB | BUS Duration

2h 6m

Cheapest SNCB | BUS Price

$9 (€7)

SNCB | BUS frequency

1 a day

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Things to do in Brussels

Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.

Must visit

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.

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Must visit

Magritte Museum

Dedicated to surrealist René Magritte, this popular museum presents major works and context for one of Belgium’s most celebrated artists.

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Must visit

Comics Art Museum

Leading comic art museum in a Horta-designed building, highlighting Tintin, the Smurfs, and Belgium’s influential comics culture.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey, but dining and transit are manageable for most tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget: €8-15 for fast food or casual takeaway.
Mid-range: €20-35 per person for a standard restaurant meal.
Fine dining: €70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee: €3-5 for cappuccino or latte.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.

FAQs: Trains from Nivelles to Brussels

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nivelles to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Train ticket prices from Nivelles to Brussels can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $5 (€4), while the average price is around $8 (€7).

The train from Nivelles to Brussels takes 26m and runs 32 per day.

The first train from Nivelles to Brussels leaves at 12:04 AM.

The distance by train from Nivelles to Brussels is 17 miles (28 km).

The last train from Nivelles to Brussels leaves at 11:48 PM.

There is no high speed train available from Nivelles to Brussels.

Yes, there is a direct train from Nivelles to Brussels. This service operates 31 times per day, provided by Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS, SNCB.

Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Nivelles to Brussels.

The train station in Nivelles that goes to Brussels is Nivelles station, which connects to Brussels-Central.

The cheapest way to get from Nivelles to Brussels is by train, with a cost of around $5 (€4).

The train journey from Nivelles to Brussels offers a mix of suburban and countryside views, with glimpses of charming Belgian villages and green landscapes, though it is not typically known for being particularly scenic compared to other routes in Belgium.

Yes, a day trip from Nivelles to Brussels is feasible. The journey takes 26m and covers a distance of 17 miles (28 km). There are 13 train trips available per day.

In Brussels, explore the vibrant Marolles district with its antique shops and street art, and enjoy a stroll through Parc du Cinquantenaire with its impressive arches and museums. Sample Belgian chocolates at the city's renowned chocolatiers, and experience the lively Saint-Géry district's trendy bars and cafes. Attend a performance at the historic La Monnaie opera house. Don't miss top sights like the opulent Grand Place, Atomium for panoramic views, the iconic Manneken Pis statue, the Royal Palace of Brussels, and the Magritte Museum.

For a fulfilling experience in Brussels, plan on spending 2 to 3 days to explore key attractions such as the Grand Place, Atomium, and various museums, as well as to enjoy the local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.

Yes, you can take the train from Nivelles to Brussels.

Since both Nivelles and Brussels are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

Popular day trips by train from Brussels include Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Lille, Rotterdam.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nivelles to Brussels among Omio's users.

Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.

Belgium uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find card payments widely accepted in cities, restaurants, and shops, though carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or in rural areas.

In Brussels, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like Grand Place, public transport, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include distraction techniques and fake petitions. It's advisable to stay vigilant, avoid displaying expensive items, and use official taxi services to ensure safety.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Nivelles to Brussels

Most Nivelles to Brussels trains use the Nivelles to Bruxelles-Central station pair, with some services arriving at Bruxelles-Midi. Use this guide to compare Nivelles and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Nivelles

Arrival train stations in Brussels

Which Nivelles station do trains to Brussels leave from?

Trains from Nivelles to Brussels leave from Nivelles. The station is from Nivelles city centre at 1400 Nivelles, Belgium.

Nivelles1400 Nivelles, Belgium Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Nivelles from Nivelles city centre

Bus19, 62, 63, 65, 66, 69, 70, 72, 73, 568 · 2m · $2 · every ~8 min

Nivelles train station facilities and services

Nivelles has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Nivelles.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Nivelles.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Nivelles: Parking, Taxis.

Bike and car services

Available at Nivelles: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Nivelles.

More about Nivelles

Which Brussels station do trains from Nivelles arrive at?

Trains from Nivelles to Brussels most often arrive at Bruxelles-Central. Some services arrive at Bruxelles-Midi, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Brussels arrival station.

Bruxelles-CentralCarr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium+32 25282828 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre

Bus29, 63, 65, 66, 87, 89 · 5m · $4 · every ~17 min

Subway1, 5 · 1m · $4 · every ~38 min

Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services

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.