The average train between Brussels and Alphen aan den Rijn takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn. 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 every 4 hours between Brussels and Alphen aan den Rijn. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Alphen aan den Rijn at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Alphen aan den Rijn station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Alphen a/d Rijn station.
The distance between Brussels and Alphen aan den Rijn is 143.8 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Alphen a/d Rijn via Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda in around 2h 8m.