There are 4 ways to get from Bonn to Nivelles by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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Train via Cologne Hbf
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nivellestrain S1 / ...
3h 50m€45–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels Southbus FlixBus N1153
6h 47m€20–30Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Bonn to Nivellescar 237.5 km
2h 23m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
5h 28m€51–76
Bonn to Nivelles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Nivelles is to bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bonn to Nivelles is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Nivelles. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Nivelles via Cologne Airport CGN and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Nivelles. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Nivelles via Köln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Bonn and Nivelles is 280 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Bonn to Nivelles without a car is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 3h 50m and costs €45 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Bonn to Nivelles, including transfers.
Bonn to Nivelles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Bonn to Nivelles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bonn to Nivelles is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 3h 50m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Nivelles, Belgium?
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Nivelles via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels South 6 times a week. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nivelles
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bonn Hbf to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bonn to Nivelles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.
Bonn to Nivelles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Nivelles is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Bonn to Nivelles.
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