Do you know Chronotrains? By collecting data from train operators and stations in Europe, this site draws up a map of destinations less than 5 hours by train from Brussels! How it works couldn’t be simpler: hover your mouse over the desired departure station, and the map automatically highlights all the destinations you can visit in less than 5 hours’ travel time.
Chronotrains is a welcome tool at a time when the climate emergency is forcing us to reconsider our travel habits, particularly for vacations. The plane and the car, with their high carbon footprints, must take second place to the train. Because on the rails, our individual emissions and environmental impact are considerably reduced. And as this interactive map by software engineer Benjamin Tran Dinh shows, it’s entirely possible to see the country without polluting!
Which destinations are less than 5 hours by train from Brussels?
From Brussels, for example, one of the stations with the most destinations accessible in Europe, we can explore the whole of Belgium (not difficult at the same time), but also the Netherlands, Luxembourg, parts of Germany, France and the UK. London, Paris, Amsterdam, Oxford, Cologne, Frankfurt, Lyon, Manchester, Strasbourg… It’s easy to organize a weekend getaway! Pack your bags and leave the CO2 at home!
Find the map on chronotrains.com.