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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
£19
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Brussels to Spa you need to make at least one change.
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6880Omio 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
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£18 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Spa trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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522+ 13601 · 6877 | 0:20 Brussels-Midi | 7h03 | 7:23 Spa | 2 changes | |
522+ 13601 · 6877 | 0:25 Brussels-Central | 6h58 | 7:23 Spa | 2 changes | |
522+ 13601 · 6877 | 0:31 Brussels-North | 6h52 | 7:23 Spa | 2 changes | |
407+ 6880 | 8:28 Brussels-Midi | 1h55 | 10:23 Spa | 1 change | |
407+ 6880 | 8:33 Brussels-Central | 1h50 | 10:23 Spa | 1 change | |
407+ 6880 | 8:40 Brussels-North | 1h43 | 10:23 Spa | 1 change | |
507+ 13606 · 6881 | 8:56 Brussels-Midi | 2h27 | 11:23 Spa | 2 changes | |
507+ 13606 · 6881 | 9:01 Brussels-Central | 2h22 | 11:23 Spa | 2 changes | |
507+ 13606 · 6881 | 9:08 Brussels-North | 2h15 | 11:23 Spa | 2 changes | |
409+ 6882 | 10:28 Brussels-Midi | 1h55 | 12:23 Spa | 1 change | |
409+ 6882 | 10:33 Brussels-Central | 1h50 | 12:23 Spa | 1 change | |
409+ 6882 | 10:40 Brussels-North | 1h43 | 12:23 Spa | 1 change | |
509+ 13608 · 6883 | 10:56 Brussels-Midi | 2h27 | 13:23 Spa | 2 changes | |
509+ 13608 · 6883 | 11:01 Brussels-Central | 2h22 | 13:23 Spa | 2 changes | |
509+ 13608 · 6883 | 11:08 Brussels-North | 2h15 | 13:23 Spa | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Brussels to Spa run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 21:41 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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 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 Spa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Spa trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Spa-Geronstère station pair, with some services arriving at Spa. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Spa 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.
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.
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.
Spa-Geronstère has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Spa-Geronstère. ATMs are available at Spa-Geronstère.
Ticket office support is available at Spa-Geronstère.
Available at Spa-Geronstère: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spa-Geronstère: Limited accessibility facilities.
Spa is 1 km from Spa city centre. Public transport options include:
Spa 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: Le Relais de la Sauvenière, La Belle Époque
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Spa. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Spa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Spa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spa: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Palace Hotel, Hotel La Reine, Silva Hotel Spa-Balmoral.
Geronstere is 2 km from Spa city centre. Public transport options include:
Geronstere has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Geronstere. ATMs are available at Geronstere.
Ticket office support is available at Geronstere.
Available at Geronstere: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geronstere.
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