How to travel from Brussels to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $97.

Distance: 108 miles (175 km)

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$97

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$41

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3h 37m

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The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Düsseldorf:

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Düsseldorf costing on average $97 (€78).

A bus is $330 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Düsseldorf costing on average $357 (€290).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 37m.

Flight takes on average 8h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.

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from Brussels to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50428
    2:05 PM4h50
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    6:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50428
    2:05 PM4h50
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    6:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1706 · KL1803
    3:10 PM2h30
    Brussels Airport
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $8861One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 19 · 26835
    6:25 PM2h55
    Brussels-Midi
    9:20 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · 26811
    6:23 AM3h04
    Brussels-Midi
    9:27 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 19 · 26835
    6:25 PM2h56
    Brussels-Midi
    9:21 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50448
    3:15 AM4h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:45 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 AM4h55
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    6:15 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 AM4h00
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:15 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1704 · KL1801
    10:25 AM3h30
    Brussels Airport
    1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3841One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1702 · KL1801
    8:05 AM5h50
    Brussels Airport
    1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3841One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1706 · KL1805
    3:10 PM7h15
    Brussels Airport
    10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3841One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Brussels to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Brussels to Düsseldorf, 66,25% 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 Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Düsseldorf:

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Düsseldorf costing on average $97 (€78).

A bus is $330 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Düsseldorf costing on average $357 (€290).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 37m.

Flight takes on average 8h 58m.

The distance from Brussels to Düsseldorf is approximately 108 miles (175 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, FlixTrain, Regional-Express, Regional, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.
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