How to travel from Dortmund to Brussels

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from Dortmund to Brussels

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

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

Sindbad0
08:05AM3h55
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
12:00PMCentral Station
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Sindbad0
08:05AM3h55
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
12:00PMCentral Station
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1800 · KL1705
11:30AM2h45
Dusseldorf Airport
02:15PMBrussels Airport
$21351One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche Bahn26812 · ICE 16
09:45AM3h50
Dortmund Hbf
01:35PMBrussels-Midi
$1011One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 16
08:36AM4h50
Dortmund Hbf
01:26PMBrussels-North
$961One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 219 · S6 · ICE 16
08:39AM4h47
Dortmund Hbf
01:26PMBrussels-North
$1021One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:40PM6h45
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
03:25AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$461One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH77+Brussels AirlinesLH5574
10:35AM3h00
Dusseldorf Airport
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$5821One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH81+Brussels AirlinesLH5576
02:30PM3h00
Dusseldorf Airport
05:30PMBrussels Airport
$5821One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH73+Brussels AirlinesLH5588
06:30AM3h40
Dusseldorf Airport
10:10AMBrussels Airport
$5821One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Dortmund to Brussels.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Dortmund to Brussels: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Brussels is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Brussels:

Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which costs on average $38 (€34) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Dortmund to Brussels is by train, which takes on average 2 h 19 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Brussels by bus takes 3 h 55 min on average.

Brussels is approximately 142 miles (229 km) away from Dortmund.

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Brussels is:

  • 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

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

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

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

  • You can travel from Dortmund to Brussels by bus with FlixBus or Sindbad. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€18) with FlixBus from Dortmund to Brussels.
  • You can take a train from Dortmund to Brussels with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $38 (€34) with Eurostar from Dortmund to Brussels.

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

  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus or Sindbad.
  • 1 direct train per day with Eurostar.

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

Looking to extend your trip from Dortmund to Brussels? Many Omio customers who go from Dortmund to Brussels usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin from Brussels, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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