What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union is to bus which costs €13 - €27 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €30 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Brussels and the European Union?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Bruxelles-Schuman via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union?

The distance between Aachen and Brussels and the European Union is 153 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €30 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Brussels and the European Union train from?

Aachen to Brussels and the European Union train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union?

The best way to get from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €27 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Aachen to Brussels and the European Union train arrive?

Aachen to Brussels and the European Union train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Saint-Lambert station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Brussels and the European Union is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union?

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Where can I stay near Brussels and the European Union?

There are 1885+ hotels available in Brussels and the European Union.

Aachen to Brussels and the European Union - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
1h 26m
€31–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationN3204 / ...
2h 51m
€13–26
Drive 142.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Brussels and the European Union142.1 km
1h 28m
€22–32
Train via Bruxelles-Midi (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
1h 46m
€48–104
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-LambertS41
2. Take the train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to Bruxelles-SchumanIc
3h 46m
€18–34

Aachen to Brussels and the European Union by train and foot

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.7 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Brussels and the European Union, Belgium?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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