There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Ispra by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, bus
best- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRU - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
- Take the bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Ispra, Mazzini 59,bancabus
6h 6m€74–247Fly Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Gaviratetrain
6h 31m€46–228Train
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Belgiratetrain Re
11h 48m€284–521Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 45m€64–114Drive 832.4 km
- Drive from Brussels to Ispracar 832.4 km
9h 4m€135–194Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CRL - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Gaviratetrain
8h 45m€57–265Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
8h 48m€151–344Train via Strasbourg
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
11h 50m€178–523Train, bus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Zurich Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
15h 35m€127–220Bus
- Take the bus from Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès to Comobus
17h 58m€147–201
Brussels to Ispra by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Ispra is to bus via Lugano which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Ispra is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €70 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Ispra. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Ispra, Mazzini 59,banca via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and Varese, V. Veneto 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Ispra. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Belgirate via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Genève and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Brussels and Ispra is 744 km. The road distance is 832.4 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Ispra without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €280 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Brussels to Ispra, including transfers.
Brussels to Ispra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to Ispra train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Ispra is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Ispra, Italy?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Ispra via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Genève, Domodossola, and Belgirate in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 11h 35m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–210
Flights from Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–340
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–250
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Gavirate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Gavirate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0332 731110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Ispra, Mazzini 59,banca
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Ispra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.
Brussels to Ispra train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Ispra is 832 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Brussels to Ispra.
There are 3870+ hotels available in Ispra.









