There are 5 ways to get from Marl to Belgium 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 via Cologne
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
4h 25m€50–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
6h 54m€21–35Drive 244 km
- Drive from Marl to Brusselscar 244 km
2h 58m€39–56Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 38m€119–205Train #2 (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 43m€119–215
Marl to Belgium by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marl to Belgium is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Marl to Belgium is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Marl to Belgium station. However, there are services departing from Marl Sickingmühler Str. and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Herne Am Buschmannshof and Bochum central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Marl to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Marl Mitte and arriving at Bourse via Essen Hbf, Köln Hbf and Gare Du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Marl and Belgium is 328 km. The road distance is 244 km.
The best way to get from Marl to Belgium without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 25m and costs €45 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Marl to Belgium, including transfers.
Marl to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bochum central station.
Marl to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Marl to Belgium is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 25m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Marl, Germany and Belgium?
You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Bourse via Essen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Brussels-North, and Gare Du Nord in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Marl to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Marl to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marl to Belgium is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Marl to Belgium.
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