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How to get fromBrussels Airport (BRU) to Dortmundby plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dortmund by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BRU - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    3h 26m
    €141–272

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N380 / ...
    5h 41m
    €23–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    3h 52m
    €51–250

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Dortmundrideshare rideshare 259.6 km
    2h 45m

  5. Drive 259.6 km

    1. Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dortmundcar car 259.6 km
    2h 45m
    €40–58

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BRU - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    3h 30m
    €127–433

  7. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    4h 23m
    €56–279

  8. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain train Tha
    4h 38m
    €58–125

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dortmund by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Dortmund Hbf via Aachen Hbf in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Dortmund central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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