The average train between Brussels and Rome takes 18h 46m and the fastest train takes 12h 39m. The train service runs several times 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 twice daily between Brussels and Rome. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 18h 46m. 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 Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
Brussels to Rome train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Rome train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Brussels to Rome train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Rome is 1,173.7 km. The road distance is 1,730 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Roma Termini via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, and Milano Rogoredo in around 12h 35m.