There are 5 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen HbfIce / ...
2h 32m€23–69Bus, line 350 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Maastricht829 / ...
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Aachen, Schanz350
3h 3m€12–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to RWTH Aachen University137.6 km
1h 28mDrive 137.6 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University137.6 km
1h 28m€21–30Train via Liège
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Liège-GuilleminsIc
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen WestS43
2h 50m€26–51
Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University is to bus and line 350 bus which costs €12 - €25 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University. However, there are services departing from Brussels Zaventem Airport and arriving at Aachen, Schanz via Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and RWTH Aachen University is 161 km. The road distance is 137.6 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €22 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €22 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 350 bus, which costs €12 - €25 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and RWTH Aachen University, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to RWTH Aachen University via Maastricht, Maastricht, Station Maastricht, and Aachen, Schanz in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–32
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- 1st Class
- €21–35
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €18–20
- 1st Class
- €24–28
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- 1st Class
- €13–19
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €16–19
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Aachen, Schanz
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to RWTH Aachen University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to RWTH Aachen University.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Airport (BRU) and RWTH Aachen University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.