There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Kempen 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 Willich Anrath Bftrain Rb33
3h 23m€42–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus 1304
4h 45m€21–31Drive 181.9 km
- Drive from Brussels to Kempencar 181.9 km
2h 16m€29–42Train #2
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Willich Anrath Bftrain Rb33
3h 23m€42–145
Brussels to Kempen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Kempen is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 45m.
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 MG Hbf /Europaplatz and Viersen Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Willich Anrath Bf via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Brussels and Kempen is 236 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 23m and costs €40 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 23m 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Kempen is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Kempen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Kempen Hessenring via Aachen, Hbf, Willich Anrath Bf, and Willich Anrath Bf in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Mönchengladbach central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- 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
- €27–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- 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
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- 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
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Willich Anrath Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- 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 Mönchengladbach central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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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