There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Kempen 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
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Willich Anrath Bftrain Rb33
3h 33m€46–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus 1304
3h 56m€21–49Drive 181.9 km
- Drive from Brussels to Kempencar 181.9 km
2h 16m€28–41Train, line 019 bus
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to MG Rheydt Hbftrain 79
- Take the bus from MG Marienplatz to Süchteln Busbahnhofbus 019
4h 18m
Brussels to Kempen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Kempen is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Kempen is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Kempen Hessenring via Willich Anrath Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Willich Anrath Bf via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Brussels and Kempen is 233 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Kempen without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Brussels to Kempen, including transfers.
Brussels to Kempen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Kempen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Kempen is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Kempen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Kempen Hessenring via Aachen, Hbf, Willich Anrath Bf, and Willich Anrath Bf in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Mönchengladbach central train station once daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to MG Rheydt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Willich Anrath Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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 Mönchengladbach central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from MG Marienplatz to Süchteln Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- NEW mobil und aktiv Moenchengladbach GmbH
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Kempen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mönchengladbach central train station.
Brussels to Kempen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Kempen is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Brussels to Kempen.
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