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Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20
Major modern art museum with important works by Klee, Picasso and the postwar avant-garde; one of the city’s core cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Düsseldorf will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 5 buses that leave Brussels for Düsseldorf on Sat, May 30, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
50428
50458
FlixBus
50448
FlixBus
FlixBus
50448
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50458
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $231.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $504 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Düsseldorf:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Düsseldorf costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $473 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Düsseldorf costing on average $504 (€407).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 8h 43m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Düsseldorf buses for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h55 | 6:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
50448 | 3:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h30 | 7:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h00 | 7:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
50458 | 1:15 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h50 | 6:05 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
50428 | 2:05 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h50 | 6:55 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Brussels to Düsseldorf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Discover the best of Düsseldorf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Düsseldorf trip today.
Major modern art museum with important works by Klee, Picasso and the postwar avant-garde; one of the city’s core cultural highlights.
Leading fine arts museum covering painting, sculpture, decorative arts and glass, with broad collections from old masters to modern art.
Contemporary art branch in the Ständehaus, known for large-scale installations and the striking glass-domed architecture.
The historic old town is packed with lanes, squares and heritage buildings, making it the essential area for first-time visitors on foot.
Düsseldorf’s famous boulevard lined with luxury shops, trees and canal views; a classic walking route and one of the city’s best-known scenes.
Popular riverside promenade ideal for strolling, skyline views and sunset photos, linking the old town with the MedienHafen area.
Düsseldorf’s signature top-fermented dark beer, copper-brown and pleasantly bitter. It is the city’s most iconic drink and traditionally served in small glasses in the Altstadt.
A classic Rhineland pot roast, usually beef marinated for days in a sweet-sour sauce often enriched with raisins or beet syrup. It is one of the region’s best-known celebratory dishes.
A traditional Rhineland dish of black pudding served with mashed potatoes and apple sauce; the name means 'Heaven and Earth' for apples from trees and potatoes from the ground.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Kaiserswerth with a long reputation for refined French-influenced cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Well-known brewery restaurant serving classic Altbier and robust local cooking in a long-established, convivial beer-hall atmosphere.
Historic Altstadt brewpub famous for fresh Altbier and classic Düsseldorf fare such as Halve Hahn and hearty Rhineland dishes. Lively, traditional, and atmospheric.
Moderate for Germany. Mid-range hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but local transit and casual meals are reasonable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares and tip small amounts at cafés only if service was good.
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Düsseldorf ZOB am Hbf -> Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
The buses connection Brussels - Düsseldorf is a route operated by several providers. For this reason the connection is also very well developed. Passengers can travel the route up to fifteen times a day. However, the average travel time can vary greatly. Fast connections offer a journey time of just 2:30 hours, while the longest is 4:00 hours. Guests travelling with a tight schedule should therefore consider in advance which route is best for you.
Who would like to use the journey by bus from Brussels to Düsseldorf as a long-distance connection, has the choice among a whole set of providers. In addition to Flixbus and Eurolines, BlaBlaCars also offers its own direct connections. Only Deutsche Bahn offers a combined model of train and bus connection.
The travel time by bus from Brussels to Düsseldorf varies considerably depending on the providers. BlaBlaCar offers the fastest travel connection with a travel time of sometimes 2:30 hours. For providers such as Eurolines, Flixbus and Deutsche Bahn, on the other hand, the travel time is around 4:00 hours. With the exception of Deutsche Bahn, all operators offer a direct connection between the two metropolises. This offers a combination of train and bus ride with a one-time change in Antwerp. Despite this stopover, the travel time is no longer than with the other providers.
Through the different operators the offer for the journey with the bus Brussels - Düsseldorf is very extensive. Travellers have the opportunity to take advantage of up to fifteen connections every day at almost hourly intervals. This number of bus connections does not only extend to weekdays. On Sundays almost the same number of routes are offered.
At which bus station does the bus depart from in Brussels? Departure point for all buses on the Brussels - Düsseldorf route is the Midi. This square is located in the immediate vicinity of the city centre, which can be reached either by public transport or on foot within a few minutes. WLAN is available for use by passengers at the campsite itself as well as in the buses of the providers. Also various snacks are offered in the buses. Travellers also have the opportunity to use various restaurants and snacks around the Midi.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Düsseldorf? Destination for the Brussels - Düsseldorf route is the ZOB at Düsseldorf Central Station. Travelers will find a variety of restaurants and snack bars here. In addition, the centre of the Ruhr metropolis can be reached in just a few minutes by public transport. At the station itself, WLAN is available to guests and travellers for free use.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Düsseldorf by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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