How to travel from Brussels to Dortmund

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Travel Information between Brussels and Dortmund

Distance142 miles (229 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$19 - $50
Cheapest modeBus • $19 (€17) • 3 h 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $50 (€45) • 3 h 38 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus or train to travel 142 miles (229 km) to Dortmund from Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Dortmund.

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from Brussels to Dortmund

How to get from Brussels to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Sindbad0
03:45PM3h45
Central Station
07:30PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:20AM7h00
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
08:20AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1702 · KL1799
08:05AM2h50
Brussels Airport
10:55AMDusseldorf Airport
$3601One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Eurostar9435
01:25PM3h22
Brussels-Midi
04:47PMDortmund Hbf
$841One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 13 · RE 26815
08:25AM3h49
Brussels-Midi
12:14PMDortmund Hbf
$1161One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 15 · RE 26819
10:25AM3h49
Brussels-Midi
02:14PMDortmund Hbf
$1161One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
03:15AM6h14
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
09:29AMDortmund Hbf
$681One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1700 · KL1799
06:15AM4h40
Brussels Airport
10:55AMDusseldorf Airport
$3601One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO234 · LO403
07:40PM13h55
Brussels Airport
09:35AMDusseldorf Airport
$5421One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1702+German AirwaysKL1801
08:05AM5h50
Brussels Airport
01:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$7321One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Brussels to Dortmund

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Brussels to Dortmund, 55,56% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Brussels to Dortmund and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Dortmund.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options between Brussels and Dortmund. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Dortmund from Brussels is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Dortmund:

Taking a bus costs $31 (€28) less than taking a train, which costs on average $50 (€45) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Brussels to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 38 min.

There are alternative travel options to Dortmund that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 45 min on average.

The Brussels to Dortmund distance is around 142 miles (229 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Dortmund is:

  • 8 buses a day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Dortmund:

  • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Brussels to Dortmund depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) to Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Dortmund:

  • You can travel between Brussels and Dortmund by bus with FlixBus, Infobus or Sindbad. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Brussels to Dortmund.
  • You can go to Dortmund from Brussels by train with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You'll see cheap train tickets for $50 (€45) with Deutsche Bahn from Brussels to Dortmund on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Dortmund with FlixBus, Infobus or Sindbad with 7 direct buses per day.

Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Brussels to Dortmund often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Cologne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Brussels and Dortmund itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Dortmund and any of these top destinations today!
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