How to travel from Naples to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Naples and Brussels is around 1,650km (1,025 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 12h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Naples to Brussels by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini, Milano Centrale then Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni then Paris and then to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Distance1,650km (1,025 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Naples to Brussels by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 12h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Naples and Brussels is around 1,650km (1,025 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,349km (838 miles)

It takes around 12h 20m to get from Naples and Brussels by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naples to Brussels is to take the train which takes around 12h 20m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Brussels. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Thalys, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Naples and Brussels. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 12h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Naples and Brussels. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Itabus, FlixBus, Blablabus, Sita Sud and Onebus run regular bus services between Naples and Brussels. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Brussels. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini, Milano Centrale then Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. instead which will take 12h 20m.

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Naples and Brussels. The distance is around 1,650km (1,025 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Brussels is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Brussels

Transport options from Naples to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
12h 20m
€285($285)
twice a week1,915km (1,190 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale13h 40m
€370($370)
twice daily2,010km (1,249 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
€140($140)
5 times a week2,010km (1,249 miles)
Bus via Salerno1 day 3h
€165($165)
once a week1,772km (1,101 miles)
Drive
15h 50m
€295($295)
on demand1,650km (1,025 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Naples and Brussels

Airports near Brussels

The following major airports near Brussels offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels