There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Geilenkirchen 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
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bftrain Rb33
1h 44m€31–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Maastrichtbus N884 / ...
- Take the bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strassebus Sb3
3h 31m€17–31Drive 140.7 km
- Drive from Brussels to Geilenkirchencar 140.7 km
1h 40m€23–33Train #2
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bftrain Rb33
1h 44m€31–106
Brussels to Geilenkirchen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Geilenkirchen is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Geilenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse via Sittard, Station Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Geilenkirchen, Bf via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Brussels and Geilenkirchen is 176 km. The road distance is 140.7 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Geilenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €30 - €110.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Brussels to Geilenkirchen, including transfers.
Brussels to Geilenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Geilenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Geilenkirchen, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Geilenkirchen, Bf via Aachen, Hbf in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse via Maastricht, Maastricht, Sittard, and Sittard, Station Sittard in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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 Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Phone
- 02431-88-6767
- [email protected]
- Website
- WestVerkehr
Bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- WestVerkehr
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Geilenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Brussels to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Geilenkirchen is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Brussels to Geilenkirchen.
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