The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€80
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi will cost around €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
Of the 24 trains that leave Düsseldorf Hbf for Brussels-Midi on Mon, Aug 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
121 · 3168:46 AM2h49Düsseldorf Hbf11:35 AMBrussels-Midi€421One-way1 transfer
ICE 121 · ICE 316 · ICE 168:46 AM4h49Düsseldorf Hbf1:35 PMBrussels-Midi€481One-way2 transfers
26430 · S41 · IC 5457:21 PM5h08Düsseldorf Hbf12:29 AMBrussels-Midi€571One-way2 transfers
94267:32 AM3h03Düsseldorf Hbf10:35 AMBrussels-Midi€591One-way0 transfers
ICE 103 · ICE 3168:27 AM3h08Düsseldorf Hbf11:35 AMBrussels-Midi€621One-way1 transfer
26410 · ICE 3169:21 AM2h14Düsseldorf Hbf11:35 AMBrussels-Midi€761One-way1 transfer
26414 · ICE 1611:21 AM2h14Düsseldorf Hbf1:35 PMBrussels-Midi€1341One-way1 transfer
26406 · ICE 187:21 AM2h14Düsseldorf Hbf9:35 AMBrussels-Midi€631One-way1 transfer
ICE 1033 · ICE 142:51 PM2h44Düsseldorf Hbf5:35 PMBrussels-Midi€1141One-way1 transfer
ICE 2311 · ICE 124:51 PM2h44Düsseldorf Hbf7:35 PMBrussels-Midi€1141One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €109.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€76 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €266 Average price | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi costing on average €76.
A bus is €249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi costing on average €266.
Other travel options to Brussels-Midi take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
Tickets start at around €76 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-37.74. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26422 · ICE 14 | Delayed 3:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h14 | 4:25 PM 4:25 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 127 · ICE 12 | Delayed 2:50 PM 4:46 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 2h49 | 6:26 PM 6:26 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
26426 · ICE 12 | Delayed 5:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h14 | 6:26 PM 6:26 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1037 · ICE 10 | Delayed 6:51 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h44 | 8:24 PM 8:24 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
26430 · ICE 10 | Delayed 7:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h14 | 8:24 PM 8:24 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
S8 · 20090 · 32273 · IC 2773 | 7:34 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h53 | 12:27 AM Brussels-Midi | 5 transfers | |
ICE 622 · 10158 · 20090 · 32273 | On time 7:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h49 | 12:27 AM Brussels-Midi | 6 transfers | |
28533 · ICE 318 | Delayed 8:58 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 10:45 PM 10:45 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
26434 · ICE 318 | Delayed 9:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h33 | 10:45 PM 10:45 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
20094 · 32281 · IC 2781 · 16978 | 9:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h59 | 5:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
26804 · ICE 18 | Delayed 6:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h55 | 8:24 AM 8:24 AMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
26406 · ICE 18 | Delayed 7:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h14 | 8:24 AM 8:24 AMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
9426 | 7:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h03 | 10:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 103 · ICE 16 | Delayed 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h08 | 12:25 PM 12:25 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · ICE 316 | Delayed 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h08 | 10:28 AM 10:28 AMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · ICE 314 | Delayed 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h08 | 2:27 PM 2:27 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 119 · S6 · ICE 316 | Delayed 8:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h02 | 10:28 AM 10:28 AMBrussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 119 · S6 · ICE 16 | Delayed 8:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h02 | 12:25 PM 12:25 PMBrussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 119 · S6 · ICE 314 | Delayed 8:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h02 | 2:27 PM 2:27 PMBrussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 121 · ICE 316 | Delayed 8:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h49 | 10:28 AM 10:28 AMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 · ICE 316 · ICE 16 | Delayed 8:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h49 | 12:25 PM 12:25 PMBrussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 121 · ICE 16 | Delayed 8:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h49 | 12:25 PM 12:25 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 · ICE 314 | Delayed 8:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h49 | 2:27 PM 2:27 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
121 · 316 | 8:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h49 | 11:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
26410 · ICE 316 | Delayed 9:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h14 | 10:28 AM 10:28 AMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225 · ICE 16 | Delayed 10:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h48 | 12:25 PM 12:25 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
26414 · ICE 16 | Delayed 11:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h14 | 12:25 PM 12:25 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 · ICE 314 | Delayed 12:46 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h49 | 2:27 PM 2:27 PMBrussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1033 · ICE 14 | On time 2:51 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h44 | 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi trainsDeutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Düsseldorf Hbf and Brussels-Midi from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels-Midi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Most Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf Hbf and Brussels-Midi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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