What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Italy is to train and fly which costs €40 - €170 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Italy is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €30 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Italy. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North Station and arriving at Termini via Bologna Centrale and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Italy. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Roma Termini via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Brussels to Italy?

The distance between Brussels and Italy is 720 km. The road distance is 1439.5 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Italy without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs €350 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Italy?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Brussels to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Italy bus from?

Brussels to Italy bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Brussels-North Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Italy train from?

Brussels to Italy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Italy?

The best way to get from Brussels to Italy is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €650 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 23h 23m.

Where does the Brussels to Italy bus arrive?

Brussels to Italy bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Bologna station.

Where does the Brussels to Italy train arrive?

Brussels to Italy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Italy is 1439 km. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Brussels to Italy.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Italy?

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Where can I stay near Italy?

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Brussels to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Brussels to Italy by plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport
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1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
3h 46m
€34–148
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
12h 2m
€354–620
Bus, train via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9941 / ...
19h 40m
Drive 1,439.5 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Romecar 1,439.5 km
14h 19m
€227–327
Fly Brussels Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BRU - BLQ
4h 5m
€58–205
Fly Brussels Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BRU - FLR
4h 23m
€65–207
Fly Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRU - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
4h 39m
€62–211
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luttretrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CRL - BLQ
5h 20m
€49–171
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luttretrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CRL - TRN
5h 57m
€43–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N997 / ...
23h 23m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
24h 17m
€122–281
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brussels to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
15h 21m
€251–1,225

Brussels to Italy by train

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12h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 720 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Italy?

easyJet, ITA Airways, and three other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Roma Termini via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale in around 12h 2m.

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