What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Arcen?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Arcen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Arcen?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Arcen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Arcen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Nijmegen, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Arcen?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Venlo via Aachen Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Brussels to Arcen?

The distance between Brussels and Arcen is 253 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Arcen without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Arcen without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Arcen?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Brussels to Arcen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Arcen bus from?

Brussels to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Arcen train from?

Brussels to Arcen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Arcen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Arcen is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Brussels to Arcen bus arrive?

Brussels to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where does the Brussels to Arcen train arrive?

Brussels to Arcen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Arcen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Arcen is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Brussels to Arcen.

Where can I stay near Arcen?

There are 537+ hotels available in Arcen.

Brussels to Arcen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Arcen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Re
3h 34m
€48–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen, Centraal Station to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 383
4h 41m
€26–41
Drive 170.2 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Arcencar 170.2 km
2h 13m
€31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Bredatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain
3. Take the bus from Nijmegen, Centraal Station to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 383
4h 22m
€37–69

Brussels to Arcen by train and bus

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Distance: 253.3 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Arcen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Aachen Hbf, Mönchengladbach Hbf, Venlo, and Venlo, Busstation in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Nijmegen Centraal Station and Nijmegen, Centraal Station in around 4h 41m.

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