There are 5 ways to get from Frechen to Brussels by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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 Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2h 58m€37–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
5h 6m€18–30Drive 199.2 km
- Drive from Frechen to Brusselscar 199.2 km
1h 58m€32–46Train via Brussels-Midi (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 11m€82–148Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Horrem to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3h 12m€35–134
Frechen to Brussels by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Frechen to Brussels is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Frechen to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Frechen to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Frechen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Köln Weiden West and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Frechen and Brussels is 227 km. The road distance is 199.2 km.
The best way to get from Frechen to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Frechen to Brussels, including transfers.
Frechen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Frechen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Frechen to Brussels is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Frechen, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Horrem to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Horrem to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- 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 Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Frechen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Frechen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frechen to Brussels is 199 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Frechen to Brussels.
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