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Train World
Railway museum in Schaerbeek’s former station, with historic locomotives, immersive displays and strong appeal for families and design lovers.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 49 m
Buses on 19 Sept
7
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 7 buses from Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek, including 7 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £494.
Distance: 172 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £494 Average Price | £48 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek costing on average £48.
A coach is £468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek costing on average £494.
Other travel options to Schaerbeek take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Coach takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:35 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 2h55 | 13:30 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 changesdirect | |
50429 · 83134 | 10:40 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 9h15 | 19:55 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 2h55 | 16:10 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 2h55 | 18:45 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 2h40 | 21:40 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 2h40 | 23:10 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
FlixBus | 5:20 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 4h10 | 9:30 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h10 | 10:15 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:31, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 172 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:31 |
Last bus 22:40 |
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Discover the best of Schaerbeek — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Schaerbeek trip today.
Railway museum in Schaerbeek’s former station, with historic locomotives, immersive displays and strong appeal for families and design lovers.
Museum devoted to clocks and decorative arts inside a neo-Renaissance house, offering intimate displays and a refined period setting.
Restored artist’s home presenting life and work linked to painter René Magritte, with a more personal atmosphere than larger city museums.
Large landscaped park with ponds, broad paths and lively local atmosphere; ideal for walking, picnics and everyday Schaerbeek life.
Major square framed by the town hall and Sainte-Marie church, useful for architecture, photos and a sense of the district’s urban character.
Elegant avenue lined with notable Art Nouveau and eclectic façades, rewarding for a self-guided architecture walk.
A small grey prawn croquette with a crisp crumb and creamy filling. A Belgian brasserie classic, especially prized on the North Sea coast and in Brussels.
Carbonnade flamande is a slow-cooked beef and beer stew, often sweetened slightly with mustard and bread. It is a staple comfort dish across Brussels and Flanders.
Moules-frites pairs mussels with chips, often cooked with white wine, celery and onion. It is one of Belgium’s most iconic and widely eaten traditional meals.
Long-running neighbourhood restaurant serving refined Belgian-French cooking in a calm, traditional dining room popular with locals.
Casual, well-known fritkot for classic Belgian chips and snacks. Good for an inexpensive taste of everyday local fast food culture.
Historic Schaerbeek brasserie known for Belgian classics, seafood and an elegant belle époque setting with a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for Belgium: meals and cafés are fairly priced, but hotels in greater Brussels and tourist dining can raise daily costs above smaller Belgian cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schaerbeek, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Schaerbeek buses use the Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf to Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Schaerbeek bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km), Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen). ATMs are available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen).
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen).
Available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen): Bus stop is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) is 1 km from Schaerbeek city centre. Public transport options include:
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food kiosks are available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord). ATMs are available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
Ticket office support is available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
Available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord): Wheelchair accessible pathways.
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