There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Ahlen by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Ahlen(Westf)train Re
4h 9m€83–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stopbus N71
6h 45m€27–45Drive 314.9 km
- Drive from Brussels to Ahlencar 314.9 km
3h 18m€49–70Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Tha
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Ahlen(Westf)train Re
4h 9m€84–162Train #2
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Ahlen(Westf)train Re
4h 50m€73–155
Brussels to Ahlen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Ahlen is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Ahlen is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels to Ahlen. However, there are services departing from Brussels South and arriving at Ahlen, Rathaus via Münster Von-Steuben-Straße and Sendenhorst, Krankenhaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Ahlen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Ahlen(Westf) via Köln Hbf and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Brussels and Ahlen is 354 km. The road distance is 314.9 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Ahlen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 9m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Brussels to Ahlen, including transfers.
Brussels to Ahlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels South station.
Brussels to Ahlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Ahlen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 9m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Ahlen(Westf) via Köln Hbf and Dortmund Hbf in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stop once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €44–49
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–50
- Comfort
- €35–55
- Premium
- €55–75
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €75–110
- Comfort
- €85–120
- Premium
- €110–150
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €65–90
- Premium
- €90–120
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Ahlen(Westf)
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Ahlen(Westf)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Ahlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Brussels to Ahlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Ahlen is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Brussels to Ahlen.
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