How to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels
- 176 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 40m
- 64 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 40m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m 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 fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
176 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 9h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 2h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€32Omio catalogue, Oct 99h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 92h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Düsseldorf to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Düsseldorf → Bruxelles Midibus
FlixBus·2h 40m
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 Düsseldorf to Brussels
FlixBus runs 64 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:20 and the last at 22:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 64 | 03:20 | 22:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 23:45 | 23:45 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 03:20
- 04:20
- 05:05
- 05:20
- 06:05
- 07:05
- 08:05
- 08:35
- 09:05
- 09:35
- 10:45
- 11:15
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 12:15
- 13:50
- 14:50
- 15:50
- 16:30
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 18:45
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 19:55
- 20:05
- 20:10
- 20:20
- 20:35
- 20:40
- 20:55
- 21:05
- 21:10
- 21:20
- 21:35
- 21:40
- 22:10
- 22:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 23:45
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDüsseldorf-Bruxelles MidiBook →
National ExpressDüsseldorf-Köln-EhrenfeldBook →
Deutsche BahnKöln-Ehrenfeld-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, National Express, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Brussels works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Düsseldorf to Bruxelles Midi, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Düsseldorf to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Düsseldorf to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:20 and the last at 22:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Düsseldorf to Brussels?
64 a day with FlixBus, between 03:20 and 22:40.
How far is Brussels from Düsseldorf?
About 176 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Düsseldorf to Brussels 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 Düsseldorf to Brussels?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, National Express, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Düsseldorf to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Brussels?
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: 8 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026