How to travel from Düsseldorf to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 108 miles (175 km)

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$95

Average price

$25

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$41

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3h 25m

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2h 55m

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3h 57m

Average total duration

3h 27m

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2h 28m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Brussels costing on average $95 (€77).

A bus is $406 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Brussels costing on average $431 (€347).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 27m.

Flight takes on average 7h 10m.

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

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from Düsseldorf to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50449
    9:45 PM4h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50449
    9:45 PM4h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2:25 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn26450 · ICE 12
    4:43 PM2h52
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:35 PMBrussels-Midi
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1540 · ICE 316
    6:01 AM5h25
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:26 AMBrussels-North
    $781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26410 · 18926 · IC 534
    9:21 AM3h42
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:03 PMBrussels-Midi
    $791One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26414 · 18934 · IC 536
    11:21 AM3h42
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:03 PMBrussels-Midi
    $791One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM3h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 AM4h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    10:00 AMBrussels, Gare Du Midi
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 PM4h55
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    3:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1703+German AirwaysKL1796
    6:20 AM3h20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:40 AMBrussels Airport
    $3571One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1804 · KL1707
    6:15 PM4h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15 PMBrussels Airport
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1705 · KL1798
    8:15 AM6h25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:40 PMBrussels Airport
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Düsseldorf to Brussels, 79,39% 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 Düsseldorf to Brussels 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 Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Brussels.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Brussels costing on average $95 (€77).

A bus is $406 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Brussels costing on average $431 (€347).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 27m.

Flight takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Brussels is approximately 108 miles (175 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Brussels is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Brussels 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 Düsseldorf to Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Regional-Express to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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