Dortmund to Brussels train
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Train schedule from Dortmund to Brussels
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Fastest train times from Dortmund to Brussels
Fastest Journey
3 h 37 m
Average
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
229 km
Of the 10 trains that leave Dortmund for Brussels every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Dortmund to Brussels
 | Distance | 142 miles (229 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 44 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $65 (€57) |
 | Train frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection, Thalys or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Dortmund to Brussels cover the 142 miles (229 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 44 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, Thalys or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $65 (€57), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $41 (€36). Travelers depart most frequently from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bruxelles-Midi.
Train companies: Thalys and Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Brussels trains
Find the best trains from Dortmund to Brussels with Omio's travel partners Thalys and Deutsche Bahn from $41 (€36). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Dortmund to Brussels train.
Train information from Dortmund to Brussels with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 3 h 41 min
- Average Price: $41
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 7 a day
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train between Dortmund and Brussels with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Are you making plans to travel between Dortmund and Brussels? Why not take a train with Thalys? Omio can show you current Thalys train times, tickets, travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on Dortmund to Brussels trains all in one place. On the Thalys train, you can expect to travel 142 miles (229 km) between Dortmund and Brussels. If you use the Omio app to search for trains to Brussels from Dortmund, you can quickly see if the Thalys ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you have found your perfect one-way Thalys train between Dortmund and Brussels, book your cheap train tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
Train information from Dortmund to Brussels with Thalys:
- Average Duration: 3 h 33 min
- Thalys frequency: 2 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Dortmund to Brussels
Travel by train between Dortmund, Germany and Brussels, Belgium is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Brussels from Dortmund restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Dortmund?
Entry Requirements:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Brussels, Belgium?
The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 5/23/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Brussels from Dortmund closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Brussels to Dortmund is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from Belgium?
Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Brussels?
What are the requirements?
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Dortmund, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 5/24/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Dortmund from Brussels here.
When departing from Dortmund, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund-Germania and Dortmund-Hörde. When arriving in Brussels, you can end your trip in train stations like Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles-Central and Brussels-Nord.
Omio customers book a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bruxelles-Midi most frequently for this route.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Dortmund Hbf, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Bruxelles-Midi, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city center.
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