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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Velen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Velen is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Velen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels to Velen. However, there are services departing from Brussels South and arriving at Velen, Ellinghaus via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Maria Veen, B67n. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Velen?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Velen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Borken, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Brussels to Velen?

The distance between Brussels and Velen is 363 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Velen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Brussels to Velen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Velen bus from?

Brussels to Velen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels South station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Velen train from?

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

Train or bus from Brussels to Velen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Velen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Brussels to Velen bus arrive?

Brussels to Velen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Where does the Brussels to Velen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Velen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Velen is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Brussels to Velen.

Where can I stay near Velen?

There are 331+ hotels available in Velen.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Velen by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Borken, Bahnhoftrain
4h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stopbus N71
2. Take the bus from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Maria Veen, B67nbus S75
6h 41m
€38–59
Drive 252.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Velencar 252.1 km
3h 25m
€40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Borken, Bahnhoftrain Re14
5h 3m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholttrain Re
5h 26m
€110–168

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Distance: 362.9 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Velen, Schloss via Köln Hbf, Essen Hbf, Borken, Bahnhof, and Borken, Bahnhof in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels South to Velen, Ellinghaus via Münster bus stop, Münster Hauptbahnhof, and Maria Veen, B67n in around 6h 41m.

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