- Must visit
Musée de la Ville d’Eaux
Museum inside the Pouhon Pierre le Grand presenting Spa’s thermal history, local heritage, and the famous wooden drinking cups.
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brussels to Spa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Spa will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 15 buses that leave Brussels for Spa every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 114 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlibcoOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Spa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 114 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Spa coaches for today, Tuesday 11 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flibco | 22:00 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h05 | 23:05 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 August | |||||
Flibco | 0:30 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h05 | 1:35 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1h30 | 2:50 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
50448 | 3:15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1h20 | 4:35 Liege, Train Station Guillemins | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 6:15 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h05 | 7:20 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 7:45 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h10 | 8:55 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 9:45 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h10 | 10:55 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
52119 | 10:30 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1h40 | 12:10 Liege, Train Station Guillemins | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 11:30 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h10 | 12:40 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 1h30 | 13:50 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 13:15 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h10 | 14:25 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
50428 | 14:05 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1h40 | 15:45 Liege, Train Station Guillemins | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 15:15 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h15 | 16:30 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 17:30 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h10 | 18:40 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 20:15 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h05 | 21:20 Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Brussels to Spa run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 114 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 114 km |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Spa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Spa trip today.
Museum inside the Pouhon Pierre le Grand presenting Spa’s thermal history, local heritage, and the famous wooden drinking cups.
Museum dedicated to painter Antoine Wiertz, showing works and context from the Romantic artist born in the region.
Local museum space presenting Spa’s decorative traditions, including the finely crafted varnished wooden objects known as Jolités de Spa.
Main pedestrian promenade in central Spa, lined with historic buildings, shops, and terraces, ideal for an easy first walk.
Wooded hilltop park above the centre with walking paths, viewpoints, and access to the chapel, popular with locals and visitors.
Famous spring pavilion and surrounding area where visitors can see one of Spa’s best-known mineral water sources in a forest setting.
Café liégeois is a Belgian dessert drink of coffee, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, closely associated with nearby Liège and widely enjoyed across the region.
Boulets à la liégeoise are beef and pork meatballs in a sweet-savoury Liège syrup sauce, a classic comfort dish from the province around Spa.
Salade liégeoise combines green beans, potatoes and bacon, usually served warm. It is a hearty regional staple in eastern Wallonia.
Refined French-Belgian dining in an elegant setting, known for carefully plated seasonal dishes and a polished atmosphere near the centre of Spa.
Established restaurant serving Belgian and French classics in a warm brasserie style, popular for regional dishes and a comfortable traditional feel.
Casual Italian restaurant and pizzeria with a long-standing local following, suitable for a relaxed meal in the town centre.
Spa is moderate for Belgium: hotels can be pricey on busy weekends, but dining is manageable and local rail or bus costs are reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Spa by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Spa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Spa buses use the Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) to Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Spa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) is 6 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
Available at Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes): Elevators, ramps.
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Midi (in the station), Belgian Bites (in the station), Fritland Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
Available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Elevators, ramps.
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