The average train between Brussels and Rome takes 22h 3m and the fastest train takes 20h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Brussels to Rome. 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 once daily between Brussels and Rome. The earliest departure is at 1:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brussels is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 22h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Brussels to Rome? 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 Rome. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Rome station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 3m.
Brussels to Rome train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Rome train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Brussels to Rome train tickets online with TGV inOui, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Brussels and Rome is 1,173.7 km. The road distance is 1,775 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Roma Termini via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 13h 12m.