There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Dorsten (Station) by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or plane
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 29m€47–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
5h 50m€22–34Drive 239.8 km
- Drive from Brussels to Dorsten (Station)car 239.8 km
2h 50m€38–55Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
6h 6m€140–291Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
3h 40m€100–180Train #2 (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
3h 43m€100–180
Brussels to Dorsten (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Dorsten (Station) is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Dorsten (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Dorsten (Station). However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Essen Hbf and Bottrop Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Dorsten (Station). However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Köln Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Brussels and Dorsten (Station) is 328 km. The road distance is 239.8 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Dorsten (Station) without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Brussels to Dorsten (Station), including transfers.
Brussels to Dorsten (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Dorsten (Station) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Dorsten (Station) is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €300 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Dorsten (Station), Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Dorsten Bf via Köln Hbf and Essen Hbf in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–290
Flights from Brussels Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–320
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Dorsten (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Brussels to Dorsten (Station) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Dorsten (Station) is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Brussels to Dorsten (Station).
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