There are 4 ways to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4h 23mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
6h 20m€20–35Drive 251.5 km
- Drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Brusselscar 251.5 km
2h 53m€40–57Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 30m€103–171
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium station. However, there are services departing from Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Bochum central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf and arriving at Bourse via Köln Hbf and Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Belgium is 333 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.
The best way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium, including transfers.
Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bochum central station.
Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium train services, operated by National Express, depart from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station.
The best way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Castrop-Rauxel, Germany and Belgium?
You can take a train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Bourse via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Gare Du Midi in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Belgium.
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