There are 8 ways to get from Milan to Brussels-West Station by plane, subway, bus, train 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.
Recommended option
Fly Milan Linate to Brussels • 4h 14m
Cheapest option
Fly Milan Bergamo to Charleroi, bus • 5h 40m
6 alternative options
Train via Paris • 10h 21m
Train • 10h 47m
Bus via Brussels-North train station • 13h 27m
Bus • 16h 59m
Drive • 8h 57m
Milan to Brussels-West Station by train, walk and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Brussels-West Station is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €65 - €95 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Brussels-West Station is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €75 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Brussels-West Station station. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Sint-Jans-Molenbeek Weststation via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan station to Brussels-West Station. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale Station and arriving at Gare de l'Ouest via Basel Sbb, Colmar, Paris Nord and Gare du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Milan and Brussels-West Station is 725 km. The road distance is 879.6 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Brussels-West Station without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 21m and costs €240 - €550.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Milan to Brussels-West Station, including transfers.
Milan to Brussels-West Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Brussels-West Station train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Milano Centrale Station.
The best way to get from Milan to Brussels-West Station is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €240 - €550 and takes 10h 21m, you could also bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 13h 27m.
- Distance: 725.3 km
- Duration: 4h 14m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Brussels-West Station, Belgium?
Brussels Airlines, Alitalia and three other airlines fly from Milan to Brussels-West Station every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milano Centrale to Brussels-West Station via Basel Sbb, Colmar, Paris-Est, Paris Nord, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Gare du Midi in around 10h 21m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €280
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €430
Flights from Milan Linate to Brussels via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €550
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €450
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €550
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €440
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Phone
- +32 70 23 20 00
- Website
- stib-mivb.be
Subway from Gare Centrale to Gare de l'Ouest
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.stib-mivb.be/index.htm?l=en
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Colmar to Paris-Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Colmar to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €190
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €150
- 1st Class
- €140 - €190
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €150
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €70 - €110
- Comfort
- €85 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €150
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Nord to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80 - €120
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €40
- 1st Class
- €40 - €60
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €180
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- 1st Class
- €120 - €180
- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Milano to Brussels-North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
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Milan to Brussels-West Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Milan to Brussels-West Station train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Brussels-West Station is 880 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Milan to Brussels-West Station.
There are 1406+ hotels available in Brussels-West Station. Prices start at €39 per night.