How to get from Brussels to Düsseldorf
- 176 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 45m
- 54 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 45m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Düsseldorf. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 176 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
176 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €35Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 2h 45m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 2h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€35Omio catalogue, Oct 102h 45m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 102h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Düsseldorf: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels-North → Düsseldorf centralbus
FlixBus·2h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Brussels to Düsseldorf
FlixBus runs 54 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 54 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 16:05 | 16:05 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 01:15
- 01:20
- 02:15
- 03:15
- 04:00
- 04:05
- 05:00
- 05:05
- 06:00
- 06:45
- 07:15
- 07:45
- 08:15
- 08:55
- 09:15
- 09:55
- 10:55
- 11:10
- 11:40
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 13:55
- 14:25
- 14:55
- 15:10
- 15:25
- 16:10
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 23:20
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 16:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBrussels-North-Düsseldorf centralBook →
Deutsche BahnBruxelles Midi-Cologne, Cologne-DüsseldorfBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Düsseldorf works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Brussels-North to Düsseldorf central, about 2h 45m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Düsseldorf: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Düsseldorf?
The most useful route takes about 2h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Düsseldorf?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:20, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Düsseldorf?
54 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Düsseldorf leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Düsseldorf from Brussels?
About 176 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Düsseldorf cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Brussels to Düsseldorf without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Düsseldorf?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026