The cheapest and fastest trains from Alken to Brussels
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alken to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alken to Brussels will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Alken for Brussels every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Alken to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alken to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 67 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Alken to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Alken to Brussels trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:34 Alken | 1h15 | 20:49 Brussels | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
![]() | 06:34 Alken | 1h15 | 07:49 Brussels | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alken to Brussels
Trains from Alken to Brussels run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 22:49 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity from Alken to Brussels trainsPKP Intercity trains will get you between Alken and Brussels from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Alken to Brussels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alken to Brussels by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alken and Brussels
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
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