There are 4 ways to get from Straelen to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Willich Anrath Bf to Aachen, Hbftrain Rb33
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5h 2m€40–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Brussels Southbus N179
6h 11m€23–35Drive 168.8 km
- Drive from Straelen to Brusselscar 168.8 km
2h 13m€27–39Train via Brussels-Midi
- Take the train from Willich Anrath Bf to Aachen, Hbftrain Rb33
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
5h 17m€40–104
Straelen to Brussels by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Straelen to Brussels is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Straelen to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Straelen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Straelen Venloer Tor and arriving at Brussels South via Kempen Bahnhof, Viersen Busbahnhof and Mönchengladbach central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Straelen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Willich Anrath Bf and arriving at Bruxelles Midi via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Straelen and Brussels is 257 km. The road distance is 168.8 km.
The best way to get from Straelen to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Straelen to Brussels, including transfers.
Straelen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mönchengladbach central train station.
Straelen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Willich Anrath Bf station.
The best way to get from Straelen to Brussels is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Straelen, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Straelen Venloer Tor to Bruxelles Midi via Kempen Bahnhof, Willich Anrath Bf, Willich Anrath Bf, and Aachen, Hbf in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Brussels South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Willich Anrath Bf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Willich Anrath Bf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- 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 Mönchengladbach central train station to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Straelen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.
Straelen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Straelen to Brussels is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Straelen to Brussels.
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