Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

€50

Average ticket price on Sep 20

€75

Fastest journey on Sep 20

2 h 23 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

2 h 26 m

Trains on Sep 20

21

Distance

175 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North 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-North will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2215 · ICE 318
    9:03 PM2h23
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:26 PMBrussels-North
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn28519 · ICE 310 · IC 2838
    1:58 PM2h37
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    4:35 PMBrussels-North
    571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn28509 · ICE 316
    8:58 AM2h28
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:26 AMBrussels-North
    591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26430 · 18966 · IC 544
    7:21 PM3h28
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:49 PMBrussels-North
    631One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26436 · 18978 · IC 2827
    10:21 PM7h14
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    5:35 AMBrussels-North
    631One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a flight costs an average of €543.

Distance: 108 miles (175 km)

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Train
Most popular
Bus
Flight
Driving

€53

Average price

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€543

Average price

€38

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 56m

Average total duration

3h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 24m

Average total duration

2h 24m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

2h 34m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North:

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North costing on average €53.

A bus is €514 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North costing on average €543.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Brussels-North take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 31m.

Bus takes on average 3h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf Hbf and Brussels-North including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 2h 34m by car). Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North train times

The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 209 · ICE 312 · IC 2830
Delayed
10:24 PM 12:28 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
8h07
8:35 AM Brussels-North
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 209 · ICE 18
Delayed
10:24 PM 12:28 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
8h58
9:26 AM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 316
Delayed
12:50 AM 2:41 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
8h45
11:26 AM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 312 · IC 2830
Delayed
12:50 AM 2:41 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
5h54
8:35 AM Brussels-North
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 18
Delayed
12:50 AM 2:41 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
6h45
9:26 AM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2513 · ICE 316
On time
8:24 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
3h02
11:26 AM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2513 · ICE 16
On time
8:24 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
5h02
1:26 PM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 119 · S12 · ICE 316
On time
8:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
2h53
11:26 AM Brussels-North
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 119 · S12 · ICE 16
On time
8:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
4h53
1:26 PM Brussels-North
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28509 · ICE 316
On time
8:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
2h28
11:26 AM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn28513 · ICE 16
On time
10:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
2h28
1:26 PM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn28517 · ICE 314
On time
12:58 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
2h28
3:26 PM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn28519 · ICE 310 · IC 28381:58 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
2h37
4:35 PM Brussels-North2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28521 · ICE 14
On time
2:58 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
2h28
5:26 PM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2305 · ICE 12
On time
5:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
2h25
7:26 PM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26426 · 18958 · IC 5425:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
3h28
8:49 PM Brussels-North2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28529 · ICE 10
On time
6:58 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
2h28
9:26 PM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26430 · 18966 · IC 5447:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
3h28
10:49 PM Brussels-North2 transfers
Sunday, September 20
Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 18
On time
6:24 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
3h02
9:26 AM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 316
On time
6:24 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
5h02
11:26 AM Brussels-North
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 513 · ICE 316
On time
6:55 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
4h31
11:26 AM Brussels-North
2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North

GermanyGermany
BelgiumBelgium
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Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 18:58. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 3m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
108 miles (175 km)
Average train duration
2h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
€10
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
2h 3m
First train
4:58 AM
Last train
6:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurostar from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurostar trains will get you between Düsseldorf Hbf and Brussels-North from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 3m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€10
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

VIAS Rail GmbH

About
VIAS Rail GmbH is a German rail service company based in Frankfurt, operating passenger rail services in the states of Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and North Rhine-Westphalia. The name "VIAS" is derived from the Latin word "via" (way) and "S" for service. VIAS Rail GmbH operates numerous regional train lines, including services on the Odenwald Railway network and lines in the Rhein-Main Gebiet. They utilize various train types, such as Bombardier Itino and Stadler FLIRT vehicles. The company is a subsidiary of the RATH Group.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average VIAS Rail GmbH Duration
4h 18m
Cheapest VIAS Rail GmbH Price
€81
VIAS Rail GmbH frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack and beverage service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Eurostar

About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Eurostar Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Eurostar Price
€58
Eurostar frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North 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-North, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €10, while the average price is around €53.
The train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North takes 2h 3m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North leaves at 4:09 AM.
The distance by train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North is 108 miles (175 km).
The last train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North leaves at 6:58 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North.
The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North is by train, with a cost of around €10.
The train journey from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Nord offers some scenic views, especially as it passes through the rolling landscapes of the Rhineland and parts of the Ardennes. However, being a high-speed route, much of the journey focuses more on efficiency than slow scenic views.
A day trip from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Nord is not feasible as the travel time is 2h 3m. However, there are 5 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 108 miles (175 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North.
Since both Düsseldorf Hbf and Brussels-North are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Brussels-North include Bruges, Ghent, Cologne, Antwerp, Rotterdam.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Belgium uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find card payments widely accepted in cities, restaurants, and shops, though carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North

Most Düsseldorf Hbf to Brussels-North trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf Hbf and Brussels-North train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Düsseldorf
Arrival train stations in Brussels
Düsseldorf HbfDüsseldorf Hbf, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 DüsseldorfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre

Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe · 49m · €29 · every ~2 min
BusRe49 · 1h 30m · €15 · every ~1 min
62004 · 2h 38m

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.

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