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How to get fromBrussels to Drachtenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Drachten by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain train Intercity
    4h 49m
    €89–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus bus N44
    6h 2m
    €32–49

  3. Drive  316.1 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Drachtencar car 316.1 km
    3h 33m
    €58–83

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain train
    5h 13m
    €146–361

  5. Train via Lelystad

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Lelystad Centrumtrain train Eurocity Direct
    2. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Heerenveentrain train Intercity / ...
    5h 32m
    €47–103

  6. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Schipholtrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Drachten, Ringwegbus bus 20
    5h 36m
    €60–102

Brussels to Drachten by train and bus

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Drachten, Noorderbuurt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 6h 2m.

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