The average train between Brussels and Italy takes 20h 20m and the fastest train takes 19h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Italy. 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 twice daily between Brussels and Italy. The earliest departure is at 12:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Italy at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 20h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Brussels to Italy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Italy. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Italy station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
Brussels to Italy train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Italy train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Brussels to Italy train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Italy is 1,110.3 km. The road distance is 1,764 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Roma Termini via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 41m.