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 €18 - €40 and takes 4h 7m.

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 2m 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 7m.

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 .

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 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 4h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 2h 51m.

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 2m to drive from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn.

Where can I stay near Alphen aan den Rijn?

There are 1084+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
2. Take the train from Gouda to Alphen a/d RijnSprinter
2h 8m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk810 / ...
4h 7m
€18–35
Drive 169.4 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Alphen aan den Rijn169.4 km
2h 2m
€30–43
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
2h 51m
€94–296
Train via Brussel-Noord
1. Take the train from Brussel-Noord to Rotterdam CentraalEuroCity / ...
2h 53m
€32–86
Train via Bruxelles-Central
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam CSEc
3h
€21–83

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

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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 €9–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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