The cheapest and fastest trains from Groningen to Brussels
Cheapest price on Oct 28
€33
Average ticket price on Oct 28
€52
Fastest journey on Oct 28
4 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Oct 28
4 h 19 m
Trains on Oct 28
53
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Groningen to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Groningen to Brussels will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
It's difficult to get from Groningen to Brussels without transferring at least once.
516 · 2016+
2031+
92165:18 AM4h42Groningen station10:00 AMBrussels-North€331One-way3 transfers
524 · 2024+
92247:18 AM4h47Groningen station12:05 PMBrussels-North€331One-way2 transfers
516 · 2016+
92165:18 AM4h47Groningen station10:05 AMBrussels-North€331One-way2 transfers
520 · 2020+
92206:18 AM4h47Groningen station11:05 AMBrussels-North€331One-way2 transfers
516 · 2016+
92165:18 AM4h54Groningen station10:12 AMBrussels-Central€331One-way2 transfers
738+
935210:48 AM4h18Groningen station3:06 PMBrussels-Midi€1041One-way1 transfer
722+
94286:48 AM4h18Groningen station11:06 AMBrussels-Midi€1041One-way1 transfer
722+
93286:48 AM4h18Groningen station11:06 AMBrussels-Midi€1541One-way1 transfer
718+
93225:48 AM4h18Groningen station10:06 AMBrussels-Midi€1041One-way1 transfer
730+
95328:48 AM4h23Groningen station1:11 PMBrussels-Midi€561One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Groningen to Brussels
Trains from Groningen to Brussels run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Groningen to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Groningen to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
516 · 2016+ 9216 | 5:18 AM Groningen station | 4h47 | 10:05 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
516 · 2016+ 9216+ 2031 | 5:18 AM Groningen station | 4h42 | 10:00 AM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
516 · 2016+ 9216+ 2031 | 5:18 AM Groningen station | 4h48 | 10:06 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
516 · 2016+ 9216 | 5:18 AM Groningen station | 4h54 | 10:12 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
718+ 9520+ 3959 | 5:48 AM Groningen station | 4h35 | 10:23 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
718+ 9520 | 5:48 AM Groningen station | 4h23 | 10:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
718+ 3959+ 9520 | 5:48 AM Groningen station | 4h40 | 10:28 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
718+ 9322 | 5:48 AM Groningen station | 4h18 | 10:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
520 · 2020+ 9220 | 6:18 AM Groningen station | 4h47 | 11:05 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
520 · 2020+ 9220 | 6:18 AM Groningen station | 4h54 | 11:12 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
520 · 2020+ 2032+ 9220 | 6:18 AM Groningen station | 4h42 | 11:00 AM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
520 · 2020+ 2032+ 9220 | 6:18 AM Groningen station | 4h48 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
722+ 9328 | 6:48 AM Groningen station | 4h18 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
722+ 3960+ 9524 | 6:48 AM Groningen station | 4h35 | 11:23 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
722+ 9524 | 6:48 AM Groningen station | 4h23 | 11:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
722+ 9428 | 6:48 AM Groningen station | 4h18 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
722+ 9524+ 3960 | 6:48 AM Groningen station | 4h40 | 11:28 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
524 · 2024+ 9224 | 7:18 AM Groningen station | 4h47 | 12:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
524 · 2024+ 9224 | 7:18 AM Groningen station | 4h54 | 12:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
524 · 2024+ 2033+ 9224 | 7:18 AM Groningen station | 4h48 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
524 · 2024+ 2033+ 9224 | 7:18 AM Groningen station | 4h42 | 12:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
726+ 3961+ 9528 | 7:48 AM Groningen station | 4h35 | 12:23 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
726+ 9528 | 7:48 AM Groningen station | 4h23 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
726+ 3961+ 9528 | 7:48 AM Groningen station | 4h40 | 12:28 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
528 · 2028+ 9228 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 4h54 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
528 · 2028+ 9228 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 4h47 | 1:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
528 · 2028+ 2034+ 9228 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 4h42 | 1:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
528 · 2028+ 2034+ 9228 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 4h48 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
730+ 9532 | 8:48 AM Groningen station | 4h23 | 1:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
730+ 9532+ 3962 | 8:48 AM Groningen station | 4h35 | 1:23 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
730+ 3962+ 9532 | 8:48 AM Groningen station | 4h40 | 1:28 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
532 · 2032+ 9232 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 4h54 | 2:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
532 · 2032+ 9232 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 4h47 | 2:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
532 · 2032+ 2035+ 9232 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 4h48 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
532 · 2032+ 2035+ 9232 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 4h42 | 2:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
734+ 9536+ 3963 | 9:48 AM Groningen station | 4h40 | 2:28 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
734+ 3963+ 9536 | 9:48 AM Groningen station | 4h35 | 2:23 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
734+ 9536 | 9:48 AM Groningen station | 4h23 | 2:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
536 · 2036+ 9236 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 4h54 | 3:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
536 · 2036+ 9236 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 4h47 | 3:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
536 · 2036+ 2036+ 9236 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 4h42 | 3:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
536 · 2036+ 2036+ 9236 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 4h48 | 3:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
738+ 9352 | 10:48 AM Groningen station | 4h18 | 3:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
738+ 3964+ 9540 | 10:48 AM Groningen station | 4h40 | 3:28 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
738+ 9540+ 3964 | 10:48 AM Groningen station | 4h35 | 3:23 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
738+ 9540 | 10:48 AM Groningen station | 4h23 | 3:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
540 · 2040+ 9240 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 4h47 | 4:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
540 · 2040+ 9240 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 4h54 | 4:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
540 · 2040+ 2037+ 9240 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 4h42 | 4:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
540 · 2040+ 2037+ 9240 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 4h48 | 4:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
742+ 9544+ 3965 | 11:48 AM Groningen station | 4h33 | 4:21 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
742+ 9544 | 11:48 AM Groningen station | 4h23 | 4:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
742+ 3965+ 9544 | 11:48 AM Groningen station | 4h38 | 4:26 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Groningen to Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Groningen 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Groningen to Brussels
Most Groningen to Brussels trains use the Groningen to Bruxelles-Central station pair, with some services arriving at Brussels-Nord. Use this guide to compare Groningen and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Groningen station do trains to Brussels leave from?
Getting to Groningen from Groningen city centre
Groningen train station facilities and services
Groningen 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 and drink
Food options include: De Drie Gezusters, Mr. Mofongo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Groningen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Groningen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Groningen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Groningen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Groningen Hotel, The Student Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Groningen.
Getting to Groningen Noord from Groningen city centre
Groningen Noord is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Noord train station facilities and services
Groningen Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Noord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Groningen Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Groningen Noord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Noord: Ramps.
Which Brussels station do trains from Groningen arrive at?
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central 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 and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Getting to Brussels-Nord from Brussels city centre
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi 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 and drink
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 and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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