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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ternat to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ternat to Brussels will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ternat for Brussels on Thu, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 24 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ternat to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ternat to Brussels:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ternat to Brussels costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 26m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (26m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $3 (€3) 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 Regional, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Ternat to Brussels trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:29 PM Ternat | 0h24 | 5:53 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Ternat to Brussels run on average 30 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s largest collection of his surrealist works in a central historic setting.
Celebrated museum in an Art Nouveau building, known for its global instrument collection and audio-guided displays.
Popular cultural hill and viewpoint linking the upper and lower city, especially photogenic at sunset.
Historic covered arcade of elegant passages, shops, and architecture, often highlighted in social media imagery.
Stylish square known for antiques, refined atmosphere, and easy access to nearby churches and museums.
Brussels classic of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, onions, or cream, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. A staple in Brussels brasseries.
Rustic mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. The base preparation is a classic local side dish.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Respected restaurant specializing in carefully prepared Belgian cuisine and strong beer pairings, with a cozy, polished brasserie feel.
Well-known old-school restaurant serving generous Belgian specialties such as carbonnade, stoemp, and sausage in a rustic, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; no tip is expected for bars or cafés.
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