There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Kalkar by train, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain
- Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus
4h 23m€32–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N81 / ...
4h 42m€21–38Drive 204 km
- Drive from Brussels to Kalkarcar 204 km
2h 33m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Empel-Reestrain Re
4h 57m€42–88
Brussels to Kalkar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Kalkar is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Kalkar is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €50.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Empel-Rees via Breda and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Brussels and Kalkar is 232 km. The road distance is 204 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Kalkar without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Brussels to Kalkar, including transfers.
Brussels to Kalkar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Kalkar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Kalkar is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Kalkar, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bruxelles-Central to Kalkar Markt via Breda, Arnhem Centraal, Empel-Rees, and Rees Empel Bf in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Breda to Nijmegen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Empel-Rees
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
- Phone
- +49 2841 205-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- niag.de
Bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- niag.de
- Phone
- 0900 - 266 63 99
- Website
- breng.nl
Bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- breng.nl
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Kalkar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nijmegen Centraal Station.
Brussels to Kalkar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Breda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Kalkar is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Brussels to Kalkar.
There are 643+ hotels available in Kalkar.