How to travel from Dortmund to Brussels

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Compare bus, train, 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 40m. 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 $34.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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$96

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$43

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4h 10m

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3h 40m

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4h 34m

Average total duration

4h 4m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Dortmund to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
    8:05 AM3h55
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    12:00 PMCentral Station
    $801One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 PM6h45
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    3:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9426
    7:15 AM3h20
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:35 AMBrussels-Midi
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 646 · ICE 316
    8:15 AM3h20
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:35 AMBrussels-Midi
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9414
    5:15 AM3h20
    Dortmund Hbf
    8:35 AMBrussels-Midi
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 946 · ICE 16
    9:13 AM4h13
    Dortmund Hbf
    1:26 PMBrussels-North
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA919 · BA390
    10:55 AM9h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:40 PMBrussels Airport
    $4661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 913+Brussels AirlinesSN2610
    6:11 AM6h34
    Dortmund Hbf
    12:45 PMBrussels Airport
    $6151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 913+Brussels AirlinesSN2612
    6:11 AM7h29
    Dortmund Hbf
    1:40 PMBrussels Airport
    $6151One-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 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Brussels including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Brussels costing on average $34 (€27).

A bus is $127 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Brussels costing on average $153 (€123).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

Flight takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Dortmund to Brussels is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Brussels is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Brussels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bruxelles, Gare du Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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