How to get from Brussels to Mons by bus and train?

From Brussels to Mons by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Mons in Mons, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 37 bus from Observatoire station to Moliere-Longchamp station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Mons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Bus - 48
48
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatoire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Albert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moliere-Longchamp
    ID 5858
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Anneessens
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 2778
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Mons
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mons
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels to Mons by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Mons in Mons, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 60 bus from Observatoire station to Cavell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 light rail and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Mons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Light Rail - 10
Light Rail - 10
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatoire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ambiorix Via Maelbeek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cavell
    ID 2133
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Churchill
    ID 9986
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Hopital Militaire
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Mons
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mons
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Mons

The distance between Brussels, Mons and Mons, Mons is approximately 69.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Mons by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mons – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brussels

Brussels is located at Brussels, Mons and the nearest public transit station is Observatoire / Sterrenwacht.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
  • Observatoire
  • Mercure

Public transit stations close to Mons, Mons

Mons is located at Mons, Mons and the nearest public transit station is Mons Sncb - Quai E.

Train stations close to Mons:

  • Mons
  • Nimy
  • Jemappes

Bus stations close to Mons:

  • Mons Sncb - Quai E
  • Mons Sncb - Quai B
  • Mons Sncb - Quai D

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From Brussels to Mons by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Mons in Mons, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 60 bus from Observatoire station to Cavell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 light rail and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Mons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Light Rail - 10
Light Rail - 10
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatoire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ambiorix Via Maelbeek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cavell
    ID 2133
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Churchill
    ID 9986
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Hopital Militaire
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Mons
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mons
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line 48, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 60, Light Rail line 10, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Mons?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Mons?

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

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

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussel and Mons in Mons by bus and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 37 bus from the Observatoire stop near Brussels in Brussel.

  • 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 in Mons.

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