The average train between Flanders and Brussels takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Flanders 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 every 20 minutes between Flanders and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Flanders is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Brussels at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron A and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Flanders to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Flanders station and arriving at Brussels station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Flanders to Brussels train services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Anvers-Central station.
Flanders to Brussels train services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
The distance between Flanders and Brussels is 19.7 km. The road distance is 45 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-Nord every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 34 min.