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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
$18
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welkenraedt to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Welkenraedt to Brussels will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 20 trains that leave Welkenraedt for Brussels on Sat, Jun 20, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
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534Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welkenraedt to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Welkenraedt to Brussels:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welkenraedt to Brussels costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 35m by train vs 1h 36m by car) and roughly $0.76 (€0.62) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $25 (€21)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Intercity, SNCB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Welkenraedt to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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531 | 8:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h35 | 10:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
531 | 8:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h30 | 9:55 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
531 | 8:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h24 | 9:49 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
532 | 9:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h24 | 10:49 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
532 | 9:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h35 | 11:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
532 | 9:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h30 | 10:55 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 5030 · ICE 316 | On time 9:54 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h41 | 11:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
533 | 10:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h24 | 11:49 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
533 | 10:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h30 | 11:55 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
533 | 10:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h35 | 12:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
534 | 11:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h35 | 1:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
534 | 11:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h30 | 12:55 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
534 | 11:25 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h24 | 12:49 PM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 5032 · ICE 16 | On time 11:54 AM Welkenraedt station | 1h41 | 1:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
535 | 12:25 PM Welkenraedt station | 1h24 | 1:49 PM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
535 | 12:25 PM Welkenraedt station | 1h30 | 1:55 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
535 | 12:25 PM Welkenraedt station | 1h35 | 2:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
536 | 1:25 PM Welkenraedt station | 1h35 | 3:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
536 | 1:25 PM Welkenraedt station | 1h24 | 2:49 PM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
536 | 1:25 PM Welkenraedt station | 1h30 | 2:55 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Welkenraedt to Brussels run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:48 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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