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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Dortmund to Brussels:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Brussels costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $359 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Brussels costing on average $400 (€329).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Brussels
How to get from Dortmund to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:40 PM6h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf3:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:40 PM6h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf3:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH557410:40 AM3h00Dusseldorf Airport1:40 PMBrussels Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 515 · ICE 168:36 AM4h50Dortmund Hbf1:26 PMBrussels-North$1651One-way1 transfer
- ICE 515 · ICE 168:36 AM4h59Dortmund Hbf1:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1651One-way1 transfer
- ICE 105 · S19 · 91990 · ICE 169:36 AM3h59Dortmund Hbf1:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1651One-way3 transfers
08:05 AM4h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf12:20 PMCentral Station$641One-way0 transfers
KL1796 · KL17036:20 AM3h20Dusseldorf Airport9:40 AMBrussels Airport$3771One-way1 transfer- KL1804 · KL17076:15 PM4h00Dusseldorf Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
- KL1802 · KL17072:30 PM7h45Dusseldorf Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Brussels:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Brussels costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $359 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Brussels costing on average $400 (€329).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Brussels by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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