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Magritte Museum
Compact museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting paintings, archives and context for Belgium’s celebrated Surrealist artist.
Cheapest price on 11 Oct
£76
Average ticket price on 11 Oct
£170
Fastest journey on 11 Oct
4 h 38 m
Average journey duration on 11 Oct
5 h
Trains on 11 Oct
26
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rennes to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Brussels will cost around £170 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
On Sun 11 Oct, we found 26 trains from Rennes to Brussels, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 531 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 29 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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9435Trains from Rennes to Brussels run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 531 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 531 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 19:06 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Brussels trains for today, Saturday 10 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9884 | 6:25 Rennes station | 4h36 | 11:01 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
8082+ 9441 | On time 6:48 Rennes station | 7h29 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8082+ 9341 | On time 6:48 Rennes station | 7h29 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8082+ 9335 | On time 6:48 Rennes station | 6h29 | 13:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8082+ 9447 | On time 6:48 Rennes station | 8h29 | 15:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8082+ 9423 | On time 6:48 Rennes station | 4h29 | 11:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8082+ 9459 | On time 6:48 Rennes station | 10h29 | 17:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8702+ 9341 | On time 7:35 Rennes station | 6h42 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8702+ 9441 | On time 7:35 Rennes station | 6h42 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8602+ 9341 | 7:35 Rennes station | 6h42 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8602+ 9447 | 7:35 Rennes station | 7h42 | 15:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8602+ 9441 | 7:35 Rennes station | 6h42 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8702+ 9459 | On time 7:35 Rennes station | 9h42 | 17:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8702+ 9447 | On time 7:35 Rennes station | 7h42 | 15:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8702+ 9335 | On time 7:35 Rennes station | 5h42 | 13:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8602+ 9335 | 7:35 Rennes station | 5h42 | 13:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8606+ 9441 | 9:35 Rennes station | 4h42 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8706+ 9441 | 9:35 Rennes station | 4h42 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8706+ 9341 | 9:35 Rennes station | 4h42 | 14:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8706+ 9339 | 9:35 Rennes station | 4h09 | 13:44 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8710+ 9489 | 11:35 Rennes station | 10h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8710+ 9371 | 11:35 Rennes station | 7h42 | 19:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8610+ 9489 | 11:35 Rennes station | 10h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8610+ 9359 | 11:35 Rennes station | 5h42 | 17:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8610+ 9371 | 11:35 Rennes station | 7h42 | 19:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8090+ 9359 | 12:27 Rennes station | 4h50 | 17:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8090+ 9371 | 12:27 Rennes station | 6h50 | 19:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8090+ 9489 | 12:27 Rennes station | 9h58 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
12210+ 9371 | 13:35 Rennes station | 5h42 | 19:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
12210+ 9489 | 13:35 Rennes station | 8h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8720+ 9489 | 13:35 Rennes station | 8h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8720+ 9371 | 13:35 Rennes station | 5h42 | 19:17 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8722+ 9389 | 15:35 Rennes station | 6h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8722+ 9489 | 15:35 Rennes station | 6h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8722+ 9481 | 15:35 Rennes station | 5h12 | 20:47 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
5460 · 9864 | 16:03 Rennes station | 4h40 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8626 · 7069 · 9864 | 16:07 Rennes station | 4h36 | 20:43 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
8626+ 9489 | 16:07 Rennes station | 6h18 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8626+ 9389 | 16:07 Rennes station | 6h18 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8626+ 9481 | 16:07 Rennes station | 4h40 | 20:47 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8630+ 9389 | 16:35 Rennes station | 5h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8630+ 9489 | 16:35 Rennes station | 5h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8086+ 9389 | 16:35 Rennes station | 5h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
8086+ 9489 | 16:35 Rennes station | 5h50 | 22:25 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
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Compact museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting paintings, archives and context for Belgium’s celebrated Surrealist artist.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes 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.

Most Rennes to Brussels trains use the Rennes to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Rennes and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rennes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de Rennes, L'Embarcadère
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rennes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rennes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rennes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud, Mercure Rennes Centre Gare, Novotel Rennes Centre Gare.
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.
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