There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Gladbach by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Salmtal, Bahnhoftrain
5h 43m€74–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Trier central train stationbus N36
6h 14m€25–41Drive 245 km
- Drive from Brussels to Gladbachcar 245 km
2h 27m€39–55Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
6h 39m€54–97
Brussels to Gladbach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Gladbach is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Gladbach is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Gladbach. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Gladbach, Im Flürchen via Salmtal, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Gladbach. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Salmtal, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Brussels and Gladbach is 400 km. The road distance is 245 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Gladbach without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Brussels to Gladbach, including transfers.
Brussels to Gladbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Gladbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Gladbach is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Gladbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Gladbach, Im Flürchen via Köln Hbf, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Salmtal, Bahnhof, and Salmtal, Bahnhof in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Trier central train station once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 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 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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 Trier central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Gladbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trier central train station.
Brussels to Gladbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Gladbach is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Brussels to Gladbach.
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