There are 4 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis by train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h€26–115Drive 126.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmiscar 126.9 km
1h 23m€20–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Kelmis126.9 km
1h 23mTrain, line 710 bus
- Take the train from Louvain to Welkenraedttrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from WELKENRAEDT Gare SNCB to KELMIS Kirchplatzbus 710 / ...
3h 11m€22–59
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Aachen, Schanz Bf via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Kelmis is 147 km. The road distance is 126.9 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €26 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kelmis.
There are 1590+ hotels available in Kelmis.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Kelmis, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €25–110 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily.
- 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)
- 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 Louvain to Welkenraedt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from WELKENRAEDT Gare SNCB to KELMIS Kirchplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Kelmis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Kelmis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















