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 €22 - €60 and takes 4h 35m.

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 13m 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 Philippstraße and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Düsseldorf Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

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 54m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 Airport station.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Brussels train from?

Ratingen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ratingen Ost S 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 54m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €60 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 5h 11m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ratingen to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Brussels is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Ratingen to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Ratingen to 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, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Hbftrain S6
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3h 54m
€42–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
4h 35m
€23–58
Drive 210.8 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Brusselscar 210.8 km
2h 13m
€33–47
Fly
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUS - BRU
5h 11m
€105–303
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 57m
€68–143
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
3h 57m
€68–143

Ratingen to Brussels by train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.5 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Brussels-Nord via Köln Hbf in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €20–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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