There are 4 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen by train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain Re
1h 46m€27–131Drive 134.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchencar 134.4 km
1h 34m€21–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Geilenkirchen134.4 km
1h 34mTrain via Bruxelles Midi
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3h 13m€32–146
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Geilenkirchen via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Geilenkirchen is 163 km. The road distance is 134.4 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €27 - €140.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geilenkirchen.
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What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Geilenkirchen, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Geilenkirchen via Aachen Hbf in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Geilenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Geilenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Geilenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Geilenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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