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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
30
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 $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 30 trains that leave Düsseldorf Hbf for Brussels-Midi on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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.
546 · 10
28533+
318
946 · 1114
646 · 316
644 · 16
ICE 646 · ICE 316
ICE 642 · ICE 314
ICE 546 · ICE 10
ICE 548 · ICE 12
646 · 316Omio 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 $14. 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 $14, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $325 Average price | $47 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 $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $305 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi costing on average $325 (€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 $93 (€76) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.20 (€-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.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9426 | 8:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h25 | 10:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 646 · ICE 316 | On time 9:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h25 | 11:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
646 · 316 | 9:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h25 | 11:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
28511 · ICE 1112 | On time 9:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h37 | 12:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
28511+ 1112 | 9:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h37 | 12:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 644 · ICE 16 | On time 11:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h25 | 1:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
644 · 16 | 11:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h25 | 1:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 642 · ICE 314 | On time 1:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h25 | 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
26418 · 18942 · IC 538 | 1:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h42 | 5:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
28521 · ICE 14 | On time 2:58 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h37 | 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 548 · ICE 12 | On time 5:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h25 | 7:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 546 · ICE 10 | On time 7:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h25 | 9:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
26430 · 18966 · IC 544 | 7:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h42 | 11:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
28533 · ICE 318 | On time 8:58 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h37 | 11:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
26436 · 18978 · IC 2827 | 10:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h26 | 5:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
26438 · 18982 · 32005 · 18906 | 11:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h44 | 8:05 AM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
9414 | 6:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h26 | 8:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
28505 · ICE 18 | On time 6:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h37 | 9:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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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 $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $14 (€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 $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 9:15 PM |
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Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s richest public collection of his surrealist works. A signature Brussels museum.
Former home and studio of Victor Horta, a landmark of Art Nouveau architecture and design. A compact but essential visit for architecture lovers.
Landscaped cultural hill with gardens, grand staircases, and one of Brussels’ best skyline viewpoints. Very popular for photos.
The historic heart of Brussels, ideal for wandering among decorated façades, side alleys, and busy public spaces day and night.
Elegant 19th-century covered shopping arcade with glass roof and refined architecture. One of the city’s most photogenic indoor walks.
Belgium’s iconic meal of mussels steamed with white wine, herbs, or beer and served with crisp fries. A classic brasserie staple in Brussels.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slowly cooked with Belgian dark beer, often served with fries or bread. Deeply traditional and comforting.
A rustic Brussels mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often paired with sausage. The base dish is a local comfort food.
Historic fine-dining institution near Bruxelles-Midi, known for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Long-running Brussels restaurant celebrated for seafood, especially mussels, in a classic and lively brasserie atmosphere close to the station area.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving polished Belgian dishes such as game, stews, and regional classics in a warm, old-Brussels dining room.
Prices are high by Belgian standards, especially near the station. Supermarkets and casual eateries help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés is appreciated. In restaurants, 5-10% is optional for excellent service. Round up taxi fares.
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