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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bruges to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. 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 $33, while a flight costs an average of $274.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $274 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Düsseldorf costing on average $98.
A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Düsseldorf costing on average $274.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 5h 19m versus 3h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bruges to Düsseldorf
How to get from Bruges to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bruges to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 AM5h05Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West1:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 AM5h05Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West1:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL1706 · KL18033:10 PM2h30Brussels Airport5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$6191One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 2818 · ICE 319 · 268397:11 PM4h09Bruges station11:20 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$641One-way2 transfers
IC 2816 · ICE 19 · 285325:11 PM3h50Bruges station9:01 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
IC 504 · ICE 11 · ICE 5454:58 AM3h49Bruges station8:47 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$761One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM5h10Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West9:40 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$651One-way1 transfer
KL1702 · KL17998:05 AM3h45Brussels Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$3431One-way1 transfer
KL1700 · KL17996:20 AM5h30Brussels Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$3431One-way1 transfer
KL1706 · KL18053:10 PM7h15Brussels Airport10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport$3431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Düsseldorf costing on average $98.
A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Düsseldorf costing on average $274.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- Travel with KLM to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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