Day trip from Brussels to Montreuil
Montreuil lies 260 km (161 mi) south-west of Brussels, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 260 km (161 mi) apart, Montreuil is a realistic day trip from Brussels: about 4 h 13 min each way by road.
| Brussels | Montreuil | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | France |
| Population | 1 million | 111,240 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
What changes when you arrive in Montreuil
Crossing from Belgium into France: the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
What to see in Montreuil
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Musée de l'Histoire vivante | 6,493 | 2023 |
The busiest is Musée de l'Histoire vivante at 6,493 visitors in 2023. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Montreuil
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Staying in Montreuil
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Common questions
How far is Montreuil from Brussels?
260 km (161 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Brussels; by road roughly 317 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Montreuil by road?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels and Montreuil?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Montreuil?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.