More cities in one trip from Brussels
Brussels (Belgium) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 23 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 4 of them are in another country (France, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg). The most searched are Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne; the quickest to reach is Lille, about 1 h 25 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 23 airports with direct flights
- 5 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Brussels
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris · France | 265 km | 4 h | Bus |
| Amsterdam · Netherlands | 174 km | 2 h 40 min | Bus |
| Cologne · Germany | 183 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Lille · France | 94 km | 1 h 25 min | Bus |
| Rotterdam · Netherlands | 118 km | 2 h 5 min | Bus |
| Dortmund · Germany | 229 km | 4 h 25 min | Bus |
| Eindhoven · Netherlands | 102 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Luxembourg · Luxembourg | 188 km | 2 h 45 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Brussels
Land in Brussels, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Brussels → Amsterdam → Rotterdam → Brussels
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Brussels, 2 nights in Amsterdam, 1 night in Rotterdam
- About 5 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Brussels → Amsterdam | 2 h 40 min |
| Amsterdam → Rotterdam | 50 min |
| Rotterdam → Brussels | 2 h 5 min |
Brussels → Lille → Rotterdam → Brussels
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Brussels, 2 nights in Lille, 1 night in Rotterdam
- About 6 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Brussels → Lille | 1 h 25 min |
| Lille → Rotterdam | 3 h 5 min |
| Rotterdam → Brussels | 2 h 5 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Brussels
Airports with direct flights to Brussels, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 13
AlicanteAsturiasBarcelonaBilbaoGironaGran CanariaIbizaMadridMalagaPalmaSevillaTenerifeValencia
Ireland 1
Islanda 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Brussels?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Lille, Rotterdam, Dortmund, Eindhoven and Luxembourg. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Brussels to Paris?
About 4 h on the fastest direct ride we found, over 265 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Brussels?
For Brussels, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Brussels, 2 nights in Amsterdam, 1 night in Rotterdam), with about 5 h 35 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Brussels?
From 23 airports in 6 countries, including Barcelona, Rome and Madrid. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Brussels is cheap.