There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Mons by train, night bus, rideshare, taxi or car
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Brussels to Mons by train
The train journey time between Brussels and Mons is around 56 min and covers a distance of around 62 km. Operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), the Brussels to Mons train service departs from Bruxelles-Central and arrives in Mons. Typically 239 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Mons is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Mons is to taxi which takes 51 min and costs €130 - €160.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Mons. This bus operates Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Mons. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Brussels and Mons is 52 km. The road distance is 64.8 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Mons without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs €7 - €11.
The train from Bruxelles-Central to Mons takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Brussels to Mons bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Mons train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
Brussels to Mons bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mons station.

- Distance: 52.2 km
- Duration: 56 min
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Mons, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Mons hourly. Tickets cost €7 - €11 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a vehicle from Brussels-North train station to Mons once daily. Tickets cost €6 - €8 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class
- €11 - €17

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Brussels-North train station to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €8
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- €130 - €160
Your Private Driver
- Phone
- +32 466 24 16 94
- Website
- yourprivatedriver.be
Viabrussels
- Phone
- +32 49 42 63 06 5
- Website
- viabrussels.com
Taxis Bleus
- Phone
- +32 2 268 00 00
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Prestige DRIVER
- Phone
- +32 493 84 65 91
- Website
- prestigedriver.be
Gentle car service
- Phone
- +32 497 11 17 61
- Website
- taxi-aeroports.be
Brussels Taxis
- Phone
- +32 484 97 59 75
- Website
- brusselstaxis.be
Airport-driver.be
- Phone
- +32 488 09 36 51
- Website
- airport-driver.be
Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +32 28 81 02 02
- Website
- airport-taxis.be
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Mons train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Mons station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Mons is 65 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Brussels to Mons.
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