There are 5 ways to get from Frechen to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, 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 (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 11m€68–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
5h 6m€17–30Drive 199.2 km
- Drive from Frechen to Brusselscar 199.2 km
1h 58m€31–44Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Horrem to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
3h 11m€38–141Train via Bruxelles-Nord
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
3h 59m€38–79
Frechen to Brussels by train (Eurostar)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frechen to Brussels is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Frechen to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Frechen to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Frechen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Köln Weiden West and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Frechen and Brussels is 230 km. The road distance is 199.2 km.
The best way to get from Frechen to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Frechen to Brussels, including transfers.
Frechen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Frechen to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Frechen to Brussels is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Frechen, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Horrem to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Horrem to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Frechen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Frechen to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frechen to Brussels is 199 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Frechen to Brussels.
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