There are 5 ways to get from Marl to Belgium by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 34m€90–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
5h 52m€23–47Drive 244 km
- Drive from Marl to Brusselscar 244 km
2h 58m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 38m€61–117Train #2 (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 41m€101–177
Marl to Belgium by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marl to Belgium is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Marl to Belgium is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €55.
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 Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
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, Koeln Hbf and Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Marl and Belgium is 338 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 34m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Marl to Belgium, including transfers.
Marl to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 34m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Marl, Germany and Belgium?
You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Bourse via Essen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussels-Midi, and Gare Du Midi in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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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