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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
$150
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolfsburg to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolfsburg to Brussels will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
It's difficult to get from Wolfsburg to Brussels without transferring at least once.
ICE 548 · ICE 12
ICE 942 · ICE 14
ICE 642 · ICE 314
ICE 544 · 10345 · 18978 · IC 2827
ICE 642 · ICE 314
ICE 548 · ICE 12
ICE 942 · ICE 14
ICE 544 · 10345 · 18978 · IC 2827Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolfsburg to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $250 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Wolfsburg to Brussels:
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolfsburg to Brussels costing on average $136 (€111).
A bus is $200 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wolfsburg to Brussels costing on average $250 (€203).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 9h 43m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (6h 1m by train vs 6h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $136 (€111) compared to roughly $110 (€90) 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.
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 Wolfsburg to Brussels trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 546 · ICE 10 | Delayed 1:56 PM 3:53 PMWolfsburg Hbf | 5h42 | 9:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 846 · ICE 318 | On time 4:53 PM Wolfsburg Hbf | 6h05 | 10:58 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 544 · 10345 · 18978 · IC 2827 | On time 5:53 PM Wolfsburg Hbf | 11h54 | 5:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
ICE 642 · ICE 314 | On time 9:53 AM Wolfsburg Hbf | 5h42 | 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 942 · ICE 14 | On time 10:53 AM Wolfsburg Hbf | 6h42 | 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 548 · ICE 12 | On time 1:53 PM Wolfsburg Hbf | 5h42 | 7:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Wolfsburg to Brussels run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 5h 42m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 42m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 9:57 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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