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How to get fromBrussels to Ruhrby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brussels to Ruhr by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2h 45m
    €43–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Duisburg central train stationbus bus 1304 / ...
    4h 23m
    €20–32

  3. Drive 202.1 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Ruhrcar car 202.1 km
    2h 28m
    €31–45

  4. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    4h 3m
    €179–385

  5. Train (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain train Thalys
    3h 21m
    €84–138

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain train Tha
    3h 21m
    €48–95

  7. Fly from Brussels Airport

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BRU - DUS
    5h 19m
    €126–249

Brussels to Ruhr by train and tram

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Ruhr, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Duisburg Karlstr. via Köln Hbf, Duisburg Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Duisburg central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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