What is the cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Belgium?

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Belgium is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bottrop to Belgium?

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Belgium is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Belgium?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Belgium station. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Belgium?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Bourse via Essen Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Belgium?

The distance between Bottrop and Belgium is 316 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.

How do I travel from Bottrop to Belgium without a car?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Belgium without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 13m and costs €85 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Bottrop to Belgium?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bottrop to Belgium, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Belgium bus from?

Bottrop to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Belgium train from?

Bottrop to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bottrop to Belgium?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Belgium is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 13m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Bottrop to Belgium bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bottrop to Belgium train arrive?

Bottrop to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Belgium?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Belgium is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Bottrop to Belgium.

Where can I stay near Belgium?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Belgium.

Bottrop to Belgium - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bottrop to Belgium by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 13m
€85–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
5h 1m
€23–39
Drive 220.4 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Brusselscar 220.4 km
2h 47m
€34–50
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 32m
€56–107
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 35m
€96–167

Bottrop to Belgium by train and tram

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Distance: 315.8 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Belgium?

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Bourse via Essen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussels-Midi, and Gare Du Midi in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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