Trains to Brussels
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 7 railway stations in Brussels: Brussels-Central railway station, Schaarbeek railway station, Bockstael railway station, Haren railway station, Brussels-Chapel Station, Tour and Taxis railway station, Haren-Nord railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Brussels
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels to Antwerp | Belgium | 41 km (26 mi) | about 22 min |
| Brussels to Brugge | Belgium | 88 km (55 mi) | about 47 min |
| Brussels to Maastricht | The Netherlands | 94 km (58 mi) | about 54 min |
| Brussels to Lille | France | 94 km (59 mi) | about 41 min |
| Brussels to Eindhoven | The Netherlands | 103 km (64 mi) | about 59 min |
| Brussels to Dordrecht | The Netherlands | 109 km (68 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Brussels to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 120 km (74 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Brussels to Zoetermeer | The Netherlands | 135 km (84 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Brussels to The Hague | The Netherlands | 136 km (85 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Brussels to Leiden | The Netherlands | 146 km (91 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Brussels to Arnhem | The Netherlands | 166 km (103 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Brussels to Haarlem | The Netherlands | 171 km (106 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Brussels to London | United Kingdom | 320 km (199 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Brussels to Berlin | Germany | 651 km (405 mi) | about 5 h 21 min |
| Brussels to Madrid | Spain | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 9 h 46 min |
| Brussels to Rome | Italy | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 9 h 19 min |
| Brussels to Paris | France | 264 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Brussels to Hamburg | Germany | 488 km (303 mi) | about 4 h |
| Brussels to Budapest | Hungary | 1,129 km (701 mi) | about 12 h 22 min |
| Brussels to Warsaw | Poland | 1,160 km (721 mi) | about 12 h 42 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Brussels have?
Brussels-Central railway station, Schaarbeek railway station, Bockstael railway station, Haren railway station, Brussels-Chapel Station, Tour and Taxis railway station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.