Door-to-door time not modelled. Fastest train 3h10 (Bruxelles-Midi (also Bruxelles-Luxembourg) → Luxembourg (Gare), via Namur and Arlon), Roughly hourly IC; ~12 direct trains/day. Checked 2026-11-01.
The comparison
| Fastest train | 3h10Bruxelles-Midi (also Bruxelles-Luxembourg) → Luxembourg (Gare), via Namur and Arlon |
|---|---|
| Trains | Roughly hourly IC; ~12 direct trains/day (Trainline; pickthetrain open-data average 12.1/day)SNCB/NMBS InterCity (with CFL) |
| Flight | No nonstop flight in picktheflight's airline data. |
| Door to door | Door-to-door time not modelled |
Not high-speed, but no direct flights. Many trains currently take 3h11-3h46 depending on date (open data Oct-Nov 2026). SNCB gives 30% off the Belgian part on weekends.
Questions
Is the train faster than flying from Brussels to Luxembourg?
Door-to-door time not modelled. The fastest train takes 3h10 city centre to city centre; the flight is No nonstop flight in picktheflight's airline data..
How often do trains run from Brussels to Luxembourg?
Roughly hourly IC; ~12 direct trains/day (Trainline; pickthetrain open-data average 12.1/day)
Sources: thetrainline.com, pickthetrain.com, belgiantrain.be
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