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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Boom
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Boom is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Boom will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Brussels for Boom on Fri, Nov 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 14 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest trains will take 1 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brussels to Boom
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Boom among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 35m. 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 bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 27 km
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€12 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Boom train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Boom trains for today, Thursday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:56 AM Brussels | 1h48 | 11:44 AM Boom | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:44 PM Brussels | 1h29 | 5:13 PM Boom | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:20 PM Brussels | 1h23 | 8:43 PM Boom | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 14 | |||||
| 6:20 AM Brussels | 1h23 | 7:43 AM Boom | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:51 AM Brussels | 1h23 | 8:14 AM Boom | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:56 AM Brussels | 1h18 | 9:14 AM Boom | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Boom
BelgiumBelgium
Trains from Brussels to Boom run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity from Brussels to Boom trainsPKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity trains will get you between Brussels and Boom from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
EuroCity
Trains from Brussels to Boom
The industrial town of Boom, close to Antwerp, is best known for its annual electronic music festival Tomorrowland, which attracts visitors from across Europe. It has frequent train links with Brussels, allowing festival-goers and business travelers to take daily trains from Brussels-Midi station to Boom. Journeys require one change en route, at Antwerp Centraal or Berchem, and total journey times take around one hour and 25 minutes. Departure times range from very early in the morning to the late evening.
Which train companies travel from Brussels to Boom?
SNCB, the Belgian state rail operator, provides indirect Intercity trains from Brussels to Boom, with a change at Antwerp Berchem, In addition, Thalys, the French-Belgian high-speed rail operator, provides connections from Brussels requiring a change to SNCB Regional services at Antwerp Centraal for onward travel to Boom.
How long is the train from Brussels to Boom?
Thalys connections via Antwerp Centraal are the fastest rail option on the 28-mile trip north to Boom, taking one hour and 21 minutes to complete the journey from the capital. SNCB routes via Antwerp Berchem take two or three minutes longer.
How many trains are there from Brussels to Boom?
The Thalys weekday schedule from Brussels to Boom via Antwerp Centraal has trains hourly from just before 7:00 a.m. to just before 7:00 p.m. The SNCB daily timetable starts a little earlier and offers trains every half hour throughout the morning and afternoon and every hour in the evening until the final service leaves Brussels just after 9:00 p.m. Thalys connections are not available on weekends.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Brussels to Boom?
Departure train station: Brussels-Midi station is an international rail hub, located south-west of central Brussels, a mile from Grande Place, with public transport connections from downtown on numerous bus and tram lines and subway lines 2 and 6. The concourse has a mini-market, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, fast food outlets, and baggage storage lockers.
Arrival train station: Boom station is a small rail stop located on the eastern side of the town center, with bus connections available from the adjacent bus terminus on Statiestraat. Free shuttle buses operate to the festival site during the Tomorrowland music festival. Passenger facilities at the station are minimal.
FAQs: Trains from Brussels to Boom
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Boom 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 Boom, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels to Boom
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- 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)
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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.
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Rue de Trèves.
- The Twelve
- Le Grand Central
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Thon Hotel EU
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Luxembourg, France, and Germany
- Hall 2: access to European Parliament
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options in the European Quarter.
- The Twelve
- Kafenio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to local, regional, and international destinations
- Hall 2: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
DiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike Rental- Friture Pitta De La Chapelle
- Les Brigittines
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 51
- Bus: Several lines available
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalParkingDiningATMWCBike ParkingWifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access via Antwerpsestraat.
- Restaurant De Schorre
- Bistro 't Geleeg
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Boom
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Essenza
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains to Antwerp and Brussels
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections
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