There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Alpen by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 via Cologne
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Alpen Bahnhoftrain
3h 53mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Duisburg central train stationbus N1387 / ...
6h 43m€22–34Drive 196.1 km
- Drive from Brussels to Alpencar 196.1 km
2h 37m€32–45Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Tha
4h 2m€100–180Train #2 (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
4h 8m€100–180
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Alpen is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Alpen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Alpen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Alpen Bahnhof via DU- Hbf Westeingang and Moers Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Alpen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Alpen Bahnhof via Koeln Hbf and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Brussels and Alpen is 314 km. The road distance is 196.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Alpen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Brussels to Alpen, including transfers.
Brussels to Alpen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Alpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Alpen is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Alpen, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Alpen Bahnhof via Koeln Hbf and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Duisburg central train station once daily. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- 0203 6688 9477
- [email protected]
- Website
- RheinRuhrBahn
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Alpen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- RheinRuhrBahn
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Duisburg central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Alpen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.
Brussels to Alpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Alpen is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Brussels to Alpen.
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