There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Valenciennestrain Ter
- Take the tram from Valenciennes Gare - Quai B to Fresnes Mairietram T2
2h 20m€31–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Valenciennes - Universitybus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 35m€11–19Drive 86.1 km
- Drive from Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escautcar 86.1 km
1h 22m€14–20Train, bus, line 14 bus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Athtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from ATH SNCB - Quai G to PERUWELZ SNCB - Quai Abus E40
- Take the bus from Peruwelz Gare to Fresnes Mairiebus 14
4h 32m€12–23Train, line 14 bus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Athtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Ath to Péruwelztrain L / ...
- Take the bus from Peruwelz Gare to Fresnes Mairiebus 14
4h 51m€19–38
Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut is to bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Fresnes-sur-Escaut. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Bruay Place via Valenciennes Gare - Quai F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Fresnes Mairie via Lille Flandres and Valenciennes Gare - Quai B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Brussels and Fresnes-sur-Escaut is 163 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut, including transfers.
Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Valenciennes - University station.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Fresnes-sur-Escaut, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Valenciennes - University once daily. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Valenciennes
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 03 27 14 52 52
- Website
- transvilles.com
Tram from Valenciennes Gare - Quai B to Fresnes Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- transvilles.com
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Ath
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Ath
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Ath to Péruwelz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Valenciennes - University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- letec.be
Bus from ATH SNCB - Quai G to PERUWELZ SNCB - Quai A
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.letec.be/
- Phone
- 0327615253
- Website
- arcenciel.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from Peruwelz Gare to Fresnes Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1
- Schedules at
- arcenciel.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from Peruwelz Gare to Fresnes Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1
- Schedules at
- arcenciel.hautsdefrance.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Brussels to Fresnes-sur-Escaut.
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