Should you go to the Christmas markets in Lille, Aachen, Cologne and Düsseldorf by train, bus or car? And what does that cost?

They are more popular than ever: the large, free Christmas markets in Düsseldorf, Cologne, Aachen and Lille, where you can stroll among hundreds of stalls in an authentic Christmas atmosphere. But what is the easiest way to travel there? And which means of transport costs you the least? Our travel expert provides a clear comparison for all markets. “You can get there by train in 35 minutes from Brussels.”