What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels is to rideshare which costs €8 - €19 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf central bus station station and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Duesseldorf Hbf and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Brussels?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Brussels is 260 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.

How do I travel from Düsseldorf to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels?

The train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussels-Midi takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Brussels bus from?

Düsseldorf to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Brussels train from?

Düsseldorf to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Brussels?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Brussels bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Brussels train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Brussels is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Düsseldorf to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Brussels?

Book your Düsseldorf to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Brussels?

Book your Düsseldorf to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Brussels.

Can I share a ride from Düsseldorf to Brussels?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Düsseldorf and Brussels. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Düsseldorf to Brussels - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 26m
€40–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Düsseldorf to Brusselsrideshare 198.6 km
2h 24m
€8–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2h 40m
€16–28
Train via Cologne (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 20m
€69–151
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79 / ...
3h 35m
Drive 197.7 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Brusselscar 197.7 km
2h 5m
€31–44

Düsseldorf to Brussels by train

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Distance: 259.6 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 5 times a day. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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