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How to get fromCastrop-Rauxel to Brusselsby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 6 ways to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Brussels by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
    4h 17m
    €45–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 081
    6h
    €22–35

  3. Drive  251.5 km

    1. Drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Brusselscar car 251.5 km
    2h 53m
    €41–58

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane DUS - BRU
    5h 56m
    €147–326

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    4h 20m

  6. Train #2 (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    4h 23m
    €115–210

Castrop-Rauxel to Brussels by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Castrop-Rauxel, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Brussels-Nord via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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