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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €49.

Distance: 175 km

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

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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 Bus50429
10:40AM5h00
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
03:40PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
211One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar Bus50429
10:40AM5h00
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
03:40PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurostar9426
08:08AM2h27
Düsseldorf Hbf
10:35AMBrussels-Midi
911One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn28509 · ICE 316
09:00AM2h35
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:35AMBrussels-Midi
621One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 529 · 10810 · ICE 316
08:21AM3h05
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:26AMBrussels-North
681One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28513 · ICE 16
11:00AM2h35
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:35PMBrussels-Midi
801One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50449
09:45PM4h40
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
02:25AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM3h50
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
01:45AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:35PM4h50
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
03:25AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
281One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1800 · KL1705
11:30AM2h45
Dusseldorf Airport
02:15PMBrussels Airport
2851One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1798 · KL1705
08:15AM6h00
Dusseldorf Airport
02:15PMBrussels Airport
2851One-way
1 transfer
German AirwaysKL1796+KLM CityhopperKL1703
06:15AM3h55
Dusseldorf Airport
10:10AMBrussels Airport
2851One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Düsseldorf to Brussels: train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel between Düsseldorf and Brussels is a coach with an average price of €8.

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

A coach is €28 less than a train with an average ticket price of €36 from Düsseldorf to Brussels.

The fastest way to get to Brussels from Düsseldorf is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 14 min.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Coach takes on average 2 h 40 min.

The distance between Düsseldorf and Brussels is around 174 km.

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Brussels is:

  • Around 10 coaches per day.
  • 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Düsseldorf to Brussels:

  • Coaches mostly leave from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and tend to arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
  • Trains most often depart from Düsseldorf at Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Brussels at Brussels-Midi.

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

  • You can go to Brussels from Düsseldorf by coach with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €8 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Düsseldorf to Brussels on Omio.
  • You can go to Brussels from Düsseldorf by train with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or National Express. You'll see cheap train tickets for €36 with Deutsche Bahn from Düsseldorf to Brussels on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Düsseldorf to Brussels with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct coach to Brussels with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 10 direct coaches per day.
  • You can check for a direct train to Brussels with Eurostar with 1 direct train per day.

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

Your journey from Düsseldorf to Brussels doesn't have to end in Brussels. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. If you’d like to add Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin to your Düsseldorf to Brussels trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Brussels today!
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