There are 6 ways to get from Marl to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or plane
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 19m€45–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1387 / ...
7h 5m€23–45Drive 244 km
- Drive from Marl to Brusselscar 244 km
2h 58m€46–66Fly
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUS - BRU
6h 15m€181–336Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 31m€114–195Train #2 (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 36m€124–195
Marl to Brussels by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marl to Brussels is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Marl to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Marl to Brussels 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 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Marl to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Marl Mitte and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Essen Hbf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Marl and Brussels is 327 km. The road distance is 244 km.
The best way to get from Marl to Brussels without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Marl to Brussels, including transfers.
Marl to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Marl to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Marl to Brussels is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €340 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Marl, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?
You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Brussels-Nord via Essen Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Brussels Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–270
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Brussels Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–300
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–290
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Brussels Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- 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
- €12–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- 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
- €40–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Marl to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Marl to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marl to Brussels is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Marl to Brussels.
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