There are 11 ways to get from Spain to Brussels by plane, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Barcelona • 4h 48m
33€ - 154€
10 alternative options
Fly from Madrid • 5h 3m
46€ - 129€
Fly from Valencia • 4h 59m
45€ - 133€
Fly from Bilbao • 4h 42m
49€ - 172€
Fly from Malaga • 5h 33m
53€ - 455€
Bus to Alicante, fly • 6h 3m
44€ - 132€
Train • 13h 46m
227€ - 409€
Train via Bordeaux • 18h 14m
196€ - 290€
Bus via Paris • 22h 21m
74€ - 98€
Bus • 2 days 0h
168€ - 234€
Drive • 14h 43m
160€ - 250€
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Spain to Brussels is to bus and fly, which costs 40€ - 140€ and takes 6h 3m.
The quickest way to get from Spain to Brussels is to fly which costs 45€ - 180€ and takes 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Spain and Brussels is 1468 km. The road distance is 1570.8 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs 220€ - 410€.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Spain to Brussels, including transfers.
Spain to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Spain to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs 30€ - 160€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 220€ - 410€ and takes 13h 46m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs 70€ - 100€ and takes 22h 21m.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.
Spain to Brussels train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
- Distance: 1467.9 km
- Duration: 4h 48m
What companies run services between Spain and Brussels, Belgium?
Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines and five other airlines fly from Barcelona to Brussels every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid to Brussels via Atocha, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 46m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 230€
Flights from Barcelona to Brussels via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 240€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 150€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 800€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 650€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 850€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 500€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 230€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 150€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 800€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 650€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 500€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 500€
Flights from Alicante to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 180€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Barcelona to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 360€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 300€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 550€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 600€
Flights from Alicante to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 460€
- Website
- tuifly.be
Flights from Valencia to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 650€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 350€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels via Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 350€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels via Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 350€
Flights from Alicante to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 280€
Flights from Alicante to Brussels via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 280€
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Barcelona to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 210€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 130€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 600€
Flights from Bilbao to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 140€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 380€
Flights from Alicante to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 280€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 200€
Flights from Barcelona to Brussels via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 200€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 180€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 490€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 490€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 260€
Flights from Alicante to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 150€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Brussels via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 300€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 290€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 470€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 470€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 550€
Flights from Alicante to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 320€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 370€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 210€
Flights from Valencia to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 750€
Flights from Bilbao to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 310€
Flights from Malaga to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 370€
Flights from Alicante to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 290€ - 330€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 150€
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Malaga to Brussels via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 950€
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 120€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 60€ - 80€
- Promo+
- 68€ - 73€
- Flexible
- 90€ - 120€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 120€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 160€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 75€ - 110€
- Comfort
- 90€ - 120€
- Premium
- 110€ - 160€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 55€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 45€ - 55€
- 1st Class
- 45€ - 55€
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 180€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 130€ - 160€
- 1st Class
- 150€ - 180€
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 60€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 28€ - 40€
- Rail 1st Class
- 40€ - 60€
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Murcia to Alicante Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 12€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 22€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Valladolid to Bruselas Nord Eurolines
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 210€
- Website
- alsa.com
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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 70€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 15€
- Website
- Blablabus
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Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Brussels is 1571 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Spain to Brussels.
Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Swiss and four other airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Brussels Airport.
There are 1289+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Spain to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs .