1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£93
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£176
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 1 m
Trains on 17 Sept
56
Distance
656 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Angoulême is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Angoulême will cost around £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
To travel from Brussels to Angoulême you need to make at least one change.
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L12 (448267)
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L32 (865214) · L13 (448024)
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L32 (865214) · L13 (448024)
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L12 (448267)
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8439Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Angoulême among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £130.
Distance: 656 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£130 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price | £161 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Angoulême:
A coach is £71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Angoulême costing on average £116.
A coach is £86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Angoulême costing on average £130.
Other travel options to Angoulême take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Coach takes on average 9h 58m.
The journey is about 3h 22m faster (4h 20m by train vs 7h 42m by car) and roughly £31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£130 vs £161). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Angoulême trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9300+ 8445+ L12 (448267) | 6:03 Brussels-Midi | 9h11 | 15:14 Gare d'Angoulême | 2 changes | |
9300+ 8572+ L32 (865214) · L13 (448024) | 6:03 Brussels-Midi | 9h08 | 15:11 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9300+ 8485 | 6:03 Brussels-Midi | 10h28 | 16:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9300+ 8445+ L12 (448267) | 6:03 Brussels-Midi | 9h11 | 15:14 Gare d'Angoulême | 2 changes | |
9300+ 8485 | 6:03 Brussels-Midi | 10h28 | 16:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9300+ 8537+ L32 (865214) · L13 (448024) | 6:03 Brussels-Midi | 9h08 | 15:11 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9300+ 8572+ L32 (865214) · L13 (448024) | 6:03 Brussels-Midi | 9h08 | 15:11 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9304+ 8445+ L12 (448267) | 7:09 Brussels-Midi | 8h05 | 15:14 Gare d'Angoulême | 2 changes | |
9304+ 8485 | 7:09 Brussels-Midi | 9h22 | 16:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9304+ 8447 | 7:09 Brussels-Midi | 11h09 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9304+ 8537+ L32 (865214) · L13 (448024) | 7:09 Brussels-Midi | 8h02 | 15:11 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9304+ 8445+ L12 (448267) | 7:13 Brussels-Midi | 8h01 | 15:14 Gare d'Angoulême | 2 changes | |
9304+ 8447 | 7:13 Brussels-Midi | 11h05 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9304+ 8485 | 7:13 Brussels-Midi | 9h18 | 16:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9308+ 8445+ L12 (448267) | 7:42 Brussels-Midi | 7h32 | 15:14 Gare d'Angoulême | 2 changes | |
9308+ 8485 | 7:42 Brussels-Midi | 8h49 | 16:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9308+ 8447 | 7:42 Brussels-Midi | 10h36 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9308+ 8537+ L32 (865214) · L13 (448024) | 7:42 Brussels-Midi | 7h29 | 15:11 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9410+ 8447 | 8:13 Brussels-Midi | 10h05 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9310+ 8447 | 8:13 Brussels-Midi | 10h05 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9416+ 8447 | 9:16 Brussels-Midi | 9h02 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9316+ 8447 | 9:16 Brussels-Midi | 9h02 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9416+ 8491 | 9:16 Brussels-Midi | 11h15 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9422+ 8447 | 10:17 Brussels-Midi | 8h01 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9322+ 8447 | 10:17 Brussels-Midi | 8h01 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9422+ 8491 | 10:17 Brussels-Midi | 10h14 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9426+ 8447 | 10:42 Brussels-Midi | 7h36 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9426+ 8491 | 10:42 Brussels-Midi | 9h49 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9324+ 8447 | 10:52 Brussels-Midi | 7h26 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9324+ 8491 | 10:52 Brussels-Midi | 9h39 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9428+ 8447 | 11:13 Brussels-Midi | 7h05 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9328+ 8447 | 11:13 Brussels-Midi | 7h05 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9428+ 8491 | 11:13 Brussels-Midi | 9h18 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9338+ 8447 | 12:43 Brussels-Midi | 5h35 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9338+ 8439 | 12:43 Brussels-Midi | 9h43 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9338+ 8491 | 12:43 Brussels-Midi | 7h48 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9440+ 8439 | 13:13 Brussels-Midi | 9h13 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9440+ 8447 | 13:13 Brussels-Midi | 5h05 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9440+ 8491 | 13:13 Brussels-Midi | 7h18 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9352+ 8491 | 15:16 Brussels-Midi | 5h15 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9352+ 8439 | 15:16 Brussels-Midi | 7h10 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9356+ 8491 | 15:42 Brussels-Midi | 4h49 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9356+ 8439 | 15:42 Brussels-Midi | 6h44 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
5240 · 9836 | 16:04 Brussels-Midi | 5h16 | 21:20 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9362+ 8439 | 16:42 Brussels-Midi | 5h44 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9362+ 3731+ 8478 · 8440 | 16:42 Brussels-Midi | 14h54 | 7:36 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9464+ 3731+ 8478 · 8440 | 17:16 Brussels-Midi | 14h20 | 7:36 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9364+ 8439 | 17:16 Brussels-Midi | 5h10 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9464+ 8439 | 17:16 Brussels-Midi | 5h10 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9368+ 8439 | 17:36 Brussels-Midi | 4h50 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9368+ 3731+ 8478 · 8440 | 17:36 Brussels-Midi | 14h00 | 7:36 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9370+ 3731+ 8478 · 8440 | 18:13 Brussels-Midi | 13h23 | 7:36 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9474+ 3731+ 8478 · 8440 | 18:42 Brussels-Midi | 12h54 | 7:36 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9374+ 3731+ 8478 · 8440 | 18:42 Brussels-Midi | 12h54 | 7:36 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9376+ 3731+ 8478 · 8440 | 19:16 Brussels-Midi | 12h20 | 7:36 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9476+ 3731+ 8478 · 8440 | 19:16 Brussels-Midi | 12h20 | 7:36 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Brussels to Angoulême run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:19, the last at 18:17. The fastest train covers the 656 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 656 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 6:19 |
Last train 18:17 |
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Discover the best of Angoulême — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Angoulême trip today.
Major comics museum tracing graphic storytelling through original art, publishing history and changing exhibitions. Essential in France’s comics capital.
Archaeology and fine arts museum in the former bishop’s palace. Visit for regional collections, historical interiors and a quieter cultural stop.
Working paper museum in old riverside mills. It explains paper-making techniques and local industry through machinery, demonstrations and exhibitions.
Historic rampart walk circling the old town. It combines broad views, city history and an easy stroll linking several of Angoulême’s main sights.
Street art trail of painted comic murals across the city centre. It turns a walk through Angoulême into an open-air gallery and local signature experience.
Central square beside the town hall, often used for events and markets. A practical meeting point and good base for exploring the upper town.
Rich pork pâté baked in pastry, linked to nearby Charente traditions and often served at local markets and festive meals.
Small shortbread biscuit from the Charentes, flavoured with butter and often angelica. A classic regional sweet with coffee or dessert wine.
Thin crêpe from the Charentes, usually eaten warm with butter, sugar or jam. A familiar local treat at fairs and family tables.
Refined French dining in a polished setting, known for seasonal produce and carefully presented regional dishes.
Casual crêperie popular for savoury galettes and sweet crêpes, offering an easy introduction to regional comfort food.
Established brasserie with a traditional feel, serving classic French plates and Charente specialities in the city centre.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in Paris, while local buses and everyday cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare d'Angoulême -> Angoulême Hôtel de Ville
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Angoulême 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 Angoulême, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Angoulême trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Angoulême station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Angoulême train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: 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.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Angoulême is 1 km from Angoulême city centre. Public transport options include:
Angoulême has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Terminus, La Cantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Angoulême. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Angoulême. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Angoulême: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Angoulême: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Angoulême: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Angoulême Hôtel de France, Hôtel Saint Gelais, Hôtel Le Palma.
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