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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Spa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Spa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€21 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Spa:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Spa costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Spa take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.74. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 46m 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.
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How to get from Brussels to Spa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Spa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM1h40Brussels11:10 AMSpa€71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:30 AM1h40Brussels11:10 AMSpa€71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:15 AM1h20Brussels3:35 AMSpa€71One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:20 AM1h30Brussels12:50 PMSpa€81One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM1h40Brussels10:10 AMSpa€91One-way0 transfers
4:25 PM1h30Brussels5:55 PMSpa€91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Spa:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Spa costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Spa take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Spa as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, FlixBus to go to Spa by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Spa by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, FlixBus.
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