- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
A major complex of art museums covering Flemish masters, Old Masters, and modern art. One of Brussels' essential cultural visits for its scale and national importance.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venlo to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venlo to Brussels will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 4 trains that leave Venlo for Brussels on Wed, Jun 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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 Venlo to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$48 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venlo to Brussels:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venlo to Brussels costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
The table below shows live departures for Venlo to Brussels trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:03 AM Venlo | 3h14 | 12:17 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Venlo | 4h38 | 2:11 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:03 AM Venlo | 3h14 | 1:17 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
![]() | 7:03 AM Venlo | 3h14 | 10:17 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:03 AM Venlo | 3h02 | 11:05 AM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venlo to Brussels run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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A major complex of art museums covering Flemish masters, Old Masters, and modern art. One of Brussels' essential cultural visits for its scale and national importance.
Dedicated to René Magritte, this museum holds the world's largest collection of his works. It is a standout stop for surrealism lovers and one of Brussels' most famous museums.
A contemporary art museum known for street art, digital culture, and youth-oriented exhibitions. It became especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
A landscaped cultural hill linking the upper and lower city, known for its formal gardens and classic skyline view. It is one of Brussels' best walking and photography spots.
A beautiful 19th-century covered arcade with elegant glass roofing and historic atmosphere. It is one of the city's most photogenic and fashionable passages.
A grand urban park laid out around monumental buildings and the Cinquantenaire Arch. Ideal for a walk, photos, and combining with nearby museums.
Brussels’ classic pairing of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, and herbs, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic and widely loved meals.
A traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. It is a staple of local brasserie cuisine.
A comforting Brussels side dish of mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat.
Well-regarded Belgian restaurant serving regional classics, strong beer pairings, and seasonal ingredients in a cozy, old-Brussels dining room.
One of Brussels’ landmark fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian-influenced cuisine, polished service, and an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near Sainte-Catherine known for generous Belgian comfort food, beer-based stews, and an unfussy, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Beer, waffles, and transit are reasonable; hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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