What is the cheapest way to get from Geldern to Brakel?

The cheapest way to get from Geldern to Brakel is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geldern to Brakel?

The fastest way to get from Geldern to Brakel is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Geldern and Brakel?

No, there is no direct train from Geldern to Brakel. However, there are services departing from Geldern Geldern Bahnhof and arriving at Brakel, Bahnhof via Krefeld Hbf, Duisburg Hbf and Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Geldern to Brakel?

The distance between Geldern and Brakel is 250 km. The road distance is 224.5 km.

How do I travel from Geldern to Brakel without a car?

The best way to get from Geldern to Brakel without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €45 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Geldern to Brakel?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Geldern to Brakel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geldern to Brakel train from?

Geldern to Brakel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.

Where does the Geldern to Brakel train arrive?

Geldern to Brakel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Altenbeken station.

Can I drive from Geldern to Brakel?

Yes, the driving distance between Geldern to Brakel is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Geldern to Brakel.

Where can I stay near Brakel?

There are 458+ hotels available in Brakel.

Geldern to Brakel - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Geldern to Brakel by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Altenbekentrain Re
4h 3m
€49–178
Drive 224.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Geldern to Brakelcar 224.5 km
2h 30m
€33–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU-Hbf Osteingangbus Sb30
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
4h 19m
€57–181
Bus, train via Münster
1. Take the bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU-Hbf Osteingangbus
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 35 / ...
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 24m
€64–169

Geldern to Brakel by train

216Weekly Trains

4h 3mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.6 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Geldern, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Brakel, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Altenbeken hourly, and the journey takes 2h 1m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day.

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