There are 5 ways to get from Bottrop to Belgium by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
4h 4m€46–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
4h 57m€21–34Drive 220.4 km
- Drive from Bottrop to Brusselscar 220.4 km
2h 47m€35–50Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 28m€91–157Train #2 (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 31m€91–157
Bottrop to Belgium by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Belgium is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Belgium is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €50.
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 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Bourse via Oberhausen Hbf, Köln Hbf and Gare Du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Bottrop and Belgium is 298 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.
The best way to get from Bottrop to Belgium without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 4m and costs €45 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Bottrop to Belgium, including transfers.
Bottrop to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Bottrop to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bottrop to Belgium is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 4m and costs €45 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Belgium?
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Bourse via Oberhausen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Brussels-North, and Gare Du Nord in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bottrop to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Bottrop to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Belgium is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Bottrop to Belgium.
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