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There are 6 ways to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels by train, bus, night train, rideshare or car

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Train

  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Bonn to Ixelles

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels South

Train via Eupen

  1. Take the train from Troisdorf Bf to Aachen, Hbf
  2. Take the train from Eupen to Bruxelles-Central

Night train

  1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord

Drive

  1. Drive from Bonn Hbf to Brussels

Bonn Hbf to Brussels by train

The train journey time between Bonn Hbf and Brussels is around 3h 4m and covers a distance of around 247 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH and others, the Bonn Hbf to Brussels train service departs from Bonn Hbf and arrives in Bruxelles-Nord. Typically 39 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

39 Weekly Trains
3h 4m Average Duration
€38 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 42m.

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The quickest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 14m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bonn Hbf to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Brussels South via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

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Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Bruxelles-Nord. This train operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

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The distance between Bonn Hbf and Brussels is 194 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.

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The best way to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €80.

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It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels, including transfers.

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Bonn Hbf to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

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Bonn Hbf to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

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The best way to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 5h 16m.

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Map of how to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels.
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  • Distance: 193.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Bonn Hbf, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels South 3 times a week. Tickets cost €19 - €28 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Night train from Bonn Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
Ave. Duration
3h 9m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€29 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€75 - €110
Seating Carriage
€29 - €45
Bus operators
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels South
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€19 - €28
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bonn to Ixelles
Ave. Duration
2h 36m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€13
Book at
blablacar.co.uk

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Bonn Hbf to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.

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Bonn Hbf to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Bruxelles-Nord station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Bonn Hbf to Brussels is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bonn Hbf to Brussels.

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