What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn via Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The distance between Brussels and Alphen aan den Rijn is 178 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €50 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn bus from?

Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn train from?

Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The best way to get from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €380 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn bus arrive?

Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn train arrive?

Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn.

Where can I stay near Alphen aan den Rijn?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Alphen aan den Rijn.

Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Gouda to Alphen a/d Rijntrain Sprinter
2h 8m
€52–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 810 / ...
4h 9m
€20–34
Drive 169.4 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijncar 169.4 km
2h 3m
€30–43
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 27m
€169–379
Train via Bruxelles-Central
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
3h
€24–102
Train via Brussels-North
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
3h 13m
€28–56

Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn by train

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Distance: 178 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Alphen a/d Rijn via Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €10–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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