- Must visit
Horta Museum
Victor Horta’s former home and studio presents Art Nouveau interiors, furniture, and design details in an intimate historic setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€37
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€50
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 54 m
Trains on Sep 20
5
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 trains from Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 39 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.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a flight costs an average of €637.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€53 Average price | €637 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis costing on average €53.
A bus is €612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis costing on average €637.
Other travel options to Sint-Gillis take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-17.13. The journey takes 2h 31m 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 to Sint-Gillis trains for today, Saturday, September 19. 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 | |
28509 · ICE 316 | On time 8:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h37 | 11:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
![]() | 4:40 AM Düsseldorf | 2h55 | 7:35 AM Sint-Gillis | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:03 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Victor Horta’s former home and studio presents Art Nouveau interiors, furniture, and design details in an intimate historic setting.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis 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 Sint-Gillis, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Sint-Gillis trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Sint-Gillis train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal 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 options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen 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 options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
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