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Magritte Museum
Major collection of René Magritte works in the Royal Museums complex, essential for Belgian surrealism fans.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prien am Chiemsee to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $82. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, and a flight costs an average of $181.
Distance: 415 miles (668 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$175 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $291 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 29m Average total duration Fastest 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 15m Average total duration 24h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Prien am Chiemsee to Brussels:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prien am Chiemsee to Brussels costing on average $175 (€144).
A bus is $191 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prien am Chiemsee to Brussels costing on average $291 (€239).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 43m.
Bus takes on average 24h 45m.
Tickets start at around $175 (€144) compared to roughly $158 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.38 (€-14.28). The journey takes 8h 59m versus 8h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Prien am Chiemsee to Brussels trains for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:06 AM Prien am Chiemsee | 8h29 | 3:35 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Prien am Chiemsee to Brussels run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $129 (€106) but you can travel from only $82 (€68) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:25, the last at 16:06. The fastest train covers the 415 miles (668 km) distance in 8h 29m.
Distance 415 miles (668 km) |
Average train duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $129 (€106) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 29m |
First train 8:25 AM |
Last train 4:06 PM |
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Landscaped cultural hill with one of the city’s best postcard views, especially popular for photos at sunset.
Historic covered shopping arcade known for elegant architecture and a polished old-world atmosphere.
Stylish square in one of Brussels’ most attractive districts, appreciated for antiques, architecture, and atmosphere.
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Moderate for Western Europe: budget eats are manageable, but hotels and central restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are optional.
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