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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Erkelenz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Erkelenz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Erkelenz:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Erkelenz costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Erkelenz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
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How to get from Brussels to Erkelenz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Erkelenz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:08 AM3h12Brussels9:20 AMErkelenz, Bf$441One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:08 AM3h12Brussels9:20 AMErkelenz, Bf$441One-way2 transfers
Fastest
9:25 AM1h55Brussels11:20 AMErkelenz, Bf$1171One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7:08 AM3h12Brussels10:20 AMErkelenz, Bf$441One-way2 transfers
- 9:08 AM3h12Brussels12:20 PMErkelenz, Bf$441One-way2 transfers
- 11:08 AM3h12Brussels2:20 PMErkelenz, Bf$441One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Erkelenz:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Erkelenz costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Erkelenz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Erkelenz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Erkelenz station.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Mönchengladbach, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erkelenz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, SNCB to go to Erkelenz by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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