The average train between Ahlen and Brussels takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Ahlen to Brussels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ahlen and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 12:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ahlen is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Brussels at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ahlen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Ahlen station and arriving at Brussels station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Ahlen to Brussels train services, operated by National Express, depart from Hamm station.
Ahlen to Brussels train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Ahlen to Brussels train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Ahlen and Brussels is 266.2 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Ahlen(Westf) to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 43m.