There are 4 ways to get from Velbert to Brussels by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3h 43m€45–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1387 / ...
6h 14m€24–40Drive 222 km
- Drive from Velbert to Brusselscar 222 km
2h 37m€36–51Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 28m€113–185
Velbert to Brussels by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velbert to Brussels is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Velbert to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Velbert to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Velbert ZOB and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Velbert to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Wuppertal Hbf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Velbert and Brussels is 280 km. The road distance is 222 km.
The best way to get from Velbert to Brussels without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Velbert to Brussels, including transfers.
Velbert to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Velbert to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wuppertal Hbf station.
The best way to get from Velbert to Brussels is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Velbert, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?
You can take a train from Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof to Brussels-Nord via Wuppertal Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Velbert to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Velbert to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velbert to Brussels is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Velbert to Brussels.
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