Explore Brussels to Rome by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Brussels to Rome aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Brussels and Rome

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$224.84, but can go to AU$370 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and AU$292 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 8 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Brussels to Rome

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:52 and the last departure is 21:56. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:20 and the last train leaves at 22:16. On average, a total of 38 trains make this journey each day.

Travel time and distance between Brussels and Rome

The route’s fastest journey takes 12 hours and 42 minutes, covering a total of 1,173 kilometres.

How far in advance Brussels and Rome tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Brussels and Rome are available 8 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Brussels to Rome

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Rome city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Brussels to Rome by train?

The train journey between Brussels and Rome spans 1,173 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Brussels to Rome?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$224.84. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around AU$370. If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically AU$292.

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Brussels to Rome?

Tickets for travel between Brussels to Rome are available 8 months before departure.

What’s the travel time from Brussels to Rome by train?

The fastest journey is 12 hours and 42 minutes.