- Must visit
Musée de la Bataille de Waterloo
Modern battlefield museum with immersive displays, artefacts, and films explaining the Battle of Waterloo and its wider impact.
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Braine-l'Alleud is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Braine-l'Alleud will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 4 trains that leave Brussels for Braine-l'Alleud every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Braine-l'Alleud among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 19 km
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£4 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Braine-l'Alleud trains for today, Monday 10 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1776 | 6:00 Brussels-Midi | 0h22 | 6:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2027 | 6:02 Brussels-North | 0h27 | 6:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2027 | 6:07 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 6:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1977 | 6:13 Brussels-North | 0h39 | 6:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2027 | 6:15 Brussels-Midi | 0h14 | 6:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1977 | 6:18 Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 6:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1977 | 6:25 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 6:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4527 | 6:32 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 6:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4527 | 6:37 Brussels-Central | 0h20 | 6:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4527 | 6:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h13 | 6:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1777 | 6:47 Brussels-North | 0h35 | 7:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1777 | 6:52 Brussels-Central | 0h30 | 7:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1777 | 7:00 Brussels-Midi | 0h22 | 7:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2028 | 7:02 Brussels-North | 0h27 | 7:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2028 | 7:07 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 7:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1978 | 7:13 Brussels-North | 0h39 | 7:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2028 | 7:15 Brussels-Midi | 0h14 | 7:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1978 | 7:18 Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 7:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1978 | 7:25 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 7:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4528 | 7:32 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 7:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4528 | 7:37 Brussels-Central | 0h20 | 7:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4528 | 7:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h13 | 7:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1778 | 7:46 Brussels-North | 0h36 | 8:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1778 | 7:51 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 8:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1778 | 8:00 Brussels-Midi | 0h22 | 8:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2029 | 8:02 Brussels-North | 0h27 | 8:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2029 | 8:07 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 8:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1979 | 8:13 Brussels-North | 0h39 | 8:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2029 | 8:15 Brussels-Midi | 0h14 | 8:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1979 | 8:18 Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 8:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1979 | 8:25 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 8:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4529 | 8:32 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 8:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4529 | 8:37 Brussels-Central | 0h20 | 8:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4529 | 8:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h13 | 8:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1779 | 8:46 Brussels-North | 0h36 | 9:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1779 | 8:51 Brussels-Central | 0h31 | 9:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1779 | 9:00 Brussels-Midi | 0h22 | 9:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2030 | 9:02 Brussels-North | 0h27 | 9:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2030 | 9:07 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 9:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1980 | 9:13 Brussels-North | 0h39 | 9:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2030 | 9:15 Brussels-Midi | 0h14 | 9:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1980 | 9:18 Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 9:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1980 | 9:25 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 9:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4530 | 9:32 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 9:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4530 | 9:37 Brussels-Central | 0h20 | 9:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4530 | 9:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h13 | 9:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1780 | 9:47 Brussels-North | 0h35 | 10:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1780 | 9:52 Brussels-Central | 0h30 | 10:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1780 | 10:00 Brussels-Midi | 0h22 | 10:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2031 | 10:02 Brussels-North | 0h27 | 10:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2031 | 10:07 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 10:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1981 | 10:13 Brussels-North | 0h39 | 10:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2031 | 10:15 Brussels-Midi | 0h14 | 10:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1981 | 10:18 Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 10:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1981 | 10:25 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 10:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4531 | 10:32 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 10:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4531 | 10:37 Brussels-Central | 0h20 | 10:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4531 | 10:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h13 | 10:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1781 | 10:47 Brussels-North | 0h35 | 11:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1781 | 10:52 Brussels-Central | 0h30 | 11:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1781 | 11:00 Brussels-Midi | 0h22 | 11:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2032 | 11:02 Brussels-North | 0h27 | 11:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2032 | 11:07 Brussels-Central | 0h22 | 11:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1982 | 11:13 Brussels-North | 0h39 | 11:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
2032 | 11:15 Brussels-Midi | 0h14 | 11:29 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1982 | 11:18 Brussels-Central | 0h34 | 11:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1982 | 11:25 Brussels-Midi | 0h27 | 11:52 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4532 | 11:32 Brussels-North | 0h25 | 11:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4532 | 11:37 Brussels-Central | 0h20 | 11:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
4532 | 11:44 Brussels-Midi | 0h13 | 11:57 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1782 | 11:47 Brussels-North | 0h35 | 12:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1782 | 11:52 Brussels-Central | 0h30 | 12:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
1782 | 12:00 Brussels-Midi | 0h22 | 12:22 Braine-l'Alleud station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Brussels to Braine-l'Alleud run on average 35 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 13m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 0:16 |
Last train 23:16 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Braine-l'Alleud — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Braine-l'Alleud trip today.
Modern battlefield museum with immersive displays, artefacts, and films explaining the Battle of Waterloo and its wider impact.
Farm museum on the battlefield where many wounded soldiers were treated after the fighting, with evocative medical history displays.
Visitor centre and exhibition inside a key battlefield farmhouse, presenting the fighting around Hougoumont with multimedia interpretation.
Expansive battlefield landscape with marked routes, memorials, and key sites, ideal for walking through the events of 1815.
A broad green area and viewpoint around the Lion's Mound, valued for open vistas across the Waterloo battlefield.
Wooded area near the battlefield, appreciated for peaceful walks, rolling scenery, and historic surroundings beyond the main monuments.
Moules-frites pairs North Sea mussels with chips. It is a Belgian staple widely enjoyed in Brabant and a classic choice in local brasseries.
Carbonnade flamande is beef slowly braised in Belgian brown beer with onions. It is a beloved comfort dish across Belgium, often served with chips.
Vol-au-vent is a puff pastry case filled with creamy chicken and mushroom stew. It is a traditional Belgian brasserie favourite, usually served with chips.
Refined French-Belgian dining in an elegant setting, suited to a leisurely meal near Waterloo and Braine-l'Alleud.
Popular brasserie style venue for Belgian classics, grilled dishes and convivial meals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known casual stop for Belgian and Italian favourites, pizzas and pasta, with broad appeal for families and groups.
Moderate for Belgium: dining and hotels are not cheap, but local cafés, supermarkets and rail links keep day-to-day tourist costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis are often rounded up; cafés usually just keep the small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Braine-l'Alleud 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 Braine-l'Alleud, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Braine-l'Alleud trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Braine-l'Alleud station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Braine-l'Alleud train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Central 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: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
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.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Braine-l'Alleud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Saint-Charles, La Table de Mus
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Braine-l'Alleud. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Braine-l'Alleud. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Braine-l'Alleud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Braine-l'Alleud: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Braine-l'Alleud: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Côté Vert, Martin's Grand Hotel, Dolce La Hulpe Brussels.
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