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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Kalkar is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Kalkar is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Kalkar?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Kalkar Markt via Nijmegen Centraal Station and Kleve Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Kalkar?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Kleve Bahnhof via Koeln Hbf and Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Brussels to Kalkar?

The distance between Brussels and Kalkar is 232 km. The road distance is 204 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Kalkar without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Brussels to Kalkar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Kalkar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Kalkar train from?

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

Train or bus from Brussels to Kalkar?

The best way to get from Brussels to Kalkar is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Brussels to Kalkar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Kalkar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Kalkar?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Kalkar is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Brussels to Kalkar.

Where can I stay near Kalkar?

There are 630+ hotels available in Kalkar.

Brussels to Kalkar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Kalkar by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
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 Kleve Bahnhofbus
4h 23m
€33–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N81 / ...
4h 42m
€21–36
Drive 204 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Kalkarcar 204 km
2h 33m
€33–47
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kleve Bahnhoftrain
4h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Empel-Reestrain Re
4h 57m
€41–73

Brussels to Kalkar by train and bus

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Distance: 232.2 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Kalkar, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Kalkar Markt via Koeln Hbf, Krefeld Hbf, Kleve Bahnhof, and Kleve Bahnhof in around 4h 43m.

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