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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Brussels is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ratingen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratingen to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Breslauer Straße and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Duesseldorf Hbf and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Brussels?

The distance between Ratingen and Brussels is 269 km. The road distance is 210.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Brussels without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ratingen to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Brussels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Brussels train from?

Ratingen to Brussels train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Ratingen to Brussels?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Brussels is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €440 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Ratingen to Brussels bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ratingen to Brussels train arrive?

Ratingen to Brussels train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ratingen to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Brussels is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Ratingen to Brussels.

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

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Ratingen to Brussels - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ratingen to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
3h 40m
€47–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
4h 10m
€17–27
Drive 210.8 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Brusselscar 210.8 km
2h 15m
€33–47
Fly
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUS - BRU
5h 47m
€124–438
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 42m
€83–144
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
3h 58m
€88–153

Ratingen to Brussels by train

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Distance: 268.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Brussels-Nord via Duesseldorf Hbf and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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