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 €17 - €29 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 bus between Frechen and Brussels?

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.

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 Bruxelles Midi via Horrem and Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Frechen to Brussels?

The distance between Frechen and Brussels is 209 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 3m and costs €35 - €130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Frechen to Brussels bus from?

Frechen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

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 3m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Frechen to Brussels bus arrive?

Frechen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

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

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

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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 Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
3h 3m
€36–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
5h 6m
€17–29
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
€42–163

Frechen to Brussels by train

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Distance: 209.5 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Köln Weiden West to Bruxelles Midi via Kerpen Horrem Bf, Horrem, and Aachen, Hbf in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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