There are 5 ways to get from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Geilenkirchen to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain 79
2h 44m€30–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationbus N1310 / ...
4h 3m€14–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geilenkirchen to Brussels-BRU134.2 km
1h 30mDrive 134.2 km
- Drive from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU)car 134.2 km
1h 30m€21–30Train via Liège
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ic / ...
3h 34m€26–106
Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Geilenkirchen station to Brussels Airport (BRU) station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Brussels-North train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU). However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen and arriving at Brussels Airport - Zaventem via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Geilenkirchen and Brussels Airport (BRU) is 163 km. The road distance is 134.2 km.
The best way to get from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €29 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU), including transfers.
Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by National Express, depart from Geilenkirchen station.
The best way to get from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €29 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €24 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Geilenkirchen, Germany and Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium?
You can take a train from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport - Zaventem via Aachen, Hbf in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Geilenkirchen to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Geilenkirchen to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Geilenkirchen to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geilenkirchen to Brussels-BRU
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU) is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Geilenkirchen to Brussels Airport (BRU).
There are 1827+ hotels available in Brussels Airport (BRU).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geilenkirchen and Brussels Airport (BRU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















