How to get from Brussels to Mons by bus, light rail and train?

From Brussels to Mons by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Mons you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 37 bus from Observatory station to Heros station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the IC train from Brussels South station to Mons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Mons on the Moovit app.

94min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Light Rail - 4
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatory

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatory
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Albert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heros
    ID 1643
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5058
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    North Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Station
    ID 49
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Mons
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mons
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels to Mons by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Mons you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Observatory station to Lepoutre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R36 bus and finally take the IC train from Brussels South station to Mons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Mons on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatory

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatory
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ambiorix
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lepoutre
    ID 6406
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ixelles Lepoutre Avenue
    ID 300905
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 13
    ID 307943
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Mons
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mons
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Mons

The distance between Brussels and Mons is approximately 69.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Mons by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mons – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Brussels to Mons

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Brussels to Mons using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels) and destination (Mons), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

From Brussels to Mons by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Mons you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Observatory station to Lepoutre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R36 bus and finally take the IC train from Brussels South station to Mons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Mons on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatory

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatory
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ambiorix
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lepoutre
    ID 6406
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ixelles Lepoutre Avenue
    ID 300905
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 13
    ID 307943
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Mons
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mons
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Mons?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line Albert - Linkebeek Station, Light Rail line North Station - Stalle (p), Train line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels to Mons?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line Alsemberg - Brussels South - Groot-Bijgaarden, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Mons?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Mons?

    The 37 bus line goes from Observatory station near Brussels in Brussels to Albert station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Albert station near Mons.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Mons by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Brussels and Mons by bus, light rail and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brussels to get to Mons?

    Get on the 37 bus from the Observatory stop near Brussels in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brussels and Mons?

    Get off the bus at the Albert station, which is closest to Mons.

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