There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Kessel by train, bus, or car
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Train via Liège
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Maastrichttrain S43
- Take the train from Maastricht to Roermondtrain
2h 47m€27–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 817 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Roermondbus 380
5h 21m€18–29Drive 146.2 km
- Drive from Brussels to Kesselcar 146.2 km
1h 53m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Bilzentrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Maastricht to Roermondtrain Intercity
3h 46m€26–47
Brussels to Kessel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Kessel is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Kessel is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Kessel. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Kessel, Schijfweg Zuid via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Roermond, Station Roermond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Kessel. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Reuver via Liège-Guillemins, Maastricht and Roermond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Brussels and Kessel is 187 km. The road distance is 146.2 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Kessel without a car is to train via Liège which takes 2h 47m and costs €27 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Brussels to Kessel, including transfers.
Brussels to Kessel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Kessel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Kessel is to train via Liège which takes 2h 47m and costs €27 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Kessel, Limburg, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Reuver via Liège-Guillemins, Maastricht, and Roermond in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Kessel, Schijfweg Zuid via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Roermond, Station Roermond in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €15–23
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–12
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Bilzen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €15–22
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussels-Nord to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–33
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €7–9
Train from Maastricht to Roermond
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €10–12
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Maastricht to Roermond
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–24
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Roermond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Kessel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Brussels to Kessel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Kessel is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Brussels to Kessel.
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