There are 6 ways to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels by train, bus, night train, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Bonn to Ixelles
4 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels South
Train via Eupen
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Take the train from Troisdorf Bf to Aachen, Hbf
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Take the train from Eupen to Bruxelles-Central
Night train
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Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
Drive
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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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 14m.
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.
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.
The distance between Bonn Hbf and Brussels is 194 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.
The best way to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Bonn Hbf to Brussels, including transfers.
Bonn Hbf to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Bonn Hbf to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
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.

- 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.

- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en

- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Troisdorf Bf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en

- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Eupen to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €20
- 1st Class
- €21 - €30

- 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

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- 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

- 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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More Questions & Answers
Bonn Hbf to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.
Bonn Hbf to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Bruxelles-Nord station.
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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