What is the cheapest way to get from Frechen to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Frechen to Brussels is to bus which costs €14 - €25 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frechen to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Frechen to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Frechen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Frechen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Köln Weiden West and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Horrem and Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Frechen to Brussels?

The distance between Frechen and Brussels is 206 km. The road distance is 199.2 km.

How do I travel from Frechen to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Frechen to Brussels without a car is to train via Aachen which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Frechen to Brussels?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Frechen to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frechen to Brussels train from?

Frechen to Brussels train services, operated by National Express, depart from Horrem station.

Train or bus from Frechen to Brussels?

The best way to get from Frechen to Brussels is to train via Aachen which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €25 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Frechen to Brussels train arrive?

Frechen to Brussels train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frechen to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Frechen to Brussels is 199 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Frechen to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Frechen to Brussels?

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

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Frechen to Brussels - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Frechen to Brussels by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Aachen
best
1. Take the train from Horrem to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79 / ...
3h 6m
€38–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
5h 6m
€14–25
Drive 199.2 km
1. Drive from Frechen to Brusselscar 199.2 km
1h 58m
€31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 11m
€42–123

Frechen to Brussels by train

61Weekly Trains

3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.9 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Frechen, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Weiden West to Brussels-Nord via Kerpen Horrem Bf, Horrem, and Aachen, Hbf in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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