Brussels to Dortmund train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Dortmund

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£81

Average price

£121

Fastest journey

3 h 13 m

Average duration

3 h 31 m

Trains per day

15

Distance

229 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brussels to Dortmund will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.

Fast trains

Of the 15 trains that leave Brussels for Dortmund every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 43 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.

Deutsche BahnIC 507 · RE 18929 · RE 26417
08:564h55
Brussels-Midi
13:51Dortmund Hbf
£811One-way
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 13 · IC 1959
08:253h43
Brussels-Midi
12:08Dortmund Hbf
£921One-way
1 change
Deutsche Bahn13+PKP Intercity1959
08:253h43
Brussels-Midi
12:08Dortmund Hbf
£921One-way
1 change
PKP Intercity4507+Deutsche Bahn13+PKP Intercity1959
08:253h43
Brussels-Central
12:08Dortmund Hbf
£951One-way
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 507 · RE 18929 · RE 26417 · ICE 549
08:564h49
Brussels-Midi
13:45Dortmund Hbf
£971One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brussels to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £35.

Distance: 229 km

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Coach

£77

Average Price

£33

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brussels to Dortmund train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 16:08
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
eurostar-direct947117:25 Brussels-Midi
3h16
20:41 Dortmund Hbf0 changesdirect
Friday 18 July
deutsche_bahnICE 13 · IC 1959
On time
06:25 Brussels-Midi
3h43
10:08 Dortmund Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahn13+intercity195906:25 Brussels-Midi
3h43
10:08 Dortmund Hbf1 change
intercity4507+deutsche_bahn13+intercity195906:25 Brussels-Central
3h43
10:08 Dortmund Hbf2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 507 · RE 18929 · RE 26417 · ICE 549
On time
06:56 Brussels-Midi
4h49
11:45 Dortmund Hbf
3 changes
intercity507+regional-express18929+deutsche_bahn26417 · 54906:56 Brussels-Midi
4h49
11:45 Dortmund Hbf3 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 507 · RE 18929 · RE 26417
On time
06:56 Brussels-Midi
4h55
11:51 Dortmund Hbf
2 changes
intercity507+regional-express18929+deutsche_bahn26417 · 54907:01 Brussels-Central
4h44
11:45 Dortmund Hbf3 changes
deutsche_bahn15 · 2681908:25 Brussels-Midi
3h49
12:14 Dortmund Hbf1 change
intercity4509+deutsche_bahn15 · 2681908:25 Brussels-Central
3h49
12:14 Dortmund Hbf2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 15 · RE 28516 · ICE 1010
On time
08:25 Brussels-Midi
3h39
12:04 Dortmund Hbf
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 15 · RE 26819
On time
08:25 Brussels-Midi
3h49
12:14 Dortmund Hbf
1 change
intercity1932+eurostar-direct9423+deutsche_bahn2682109:06 Brussels-Central
4h08
13:14 Dortmund Hbf2 changes
eurostar-direct9423+deutsche_bahn2682109:25 Brussels-Midi
3h49
13:14 Dortmund Hbf1 change
eurostar-direct945915:25 Brussels-Midi
3h13
18:38 Dortmund Hbf0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Brussels to Dortmund?

The best time to book your train from Brussels to Dortmund is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Brussels to Dortmund route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Brussels to Dortmund per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Brussels to Dortmund.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels to Dortmund

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Trains from Brussels to Dortmund run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance
229 km
Average train duration
3h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£35
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
3h 8m
First train
00:20
Last train
23:42
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Brussels to Dortmund

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you to Dortmund from Brussels from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Brussels to Dortmund train.

Train information from Brussels to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
  • Cheapest Price: £44
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day


Deutsche Bahn Trains from Brussels to Dortmund

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Deutsche Bahn is Germany's leading train company, running 40,000 train journeys every day. Deutsche Bahn has a wide range of tickets, offers and discount cards such as the BahnCard. Check if you can use it on the Deutsche Bahn trains from Brussels to Dortmund. For more information on ticket cancellation, please visit our customer service centre.

Deutsche Bahn has different types of trains such as ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regional Rail) based on travel time and comfort. Toilets are available on all trains and some of them have an onboard restaurant or access to Wi-Fi.

At Omio, you can easily check the train schedule from Brussels to Dortmund and book cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets.


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FAQs: Brussels to Dortmund train

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Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Dortmund

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The major train station for departures in Brussels is Bruxelles-Midi. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bruxelles-Midi for your trip from Brussels to Dortmund.
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Dining
Dining
  • Pullman Hotel Bar
  • Quick Gare du Midi
  • Subway
  • EXKi Zuid
  • Starbucks
  • Häagen-Dazs
  • Sbarro
  • The Coffee Club
  • The Belgian Chocolate House
  • PAUL
  • & many more
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Accessibility
  • Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Les Lofts De Styliste
  • Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
  • Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
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Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
The major train station for arrivals in Dortmund is Dortmund Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dortmund Hbf for your journey to Dortmund from Brussels.
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
Dining
Dining
  • Subway
  • Caliente
  • Ong Bui Asia Fusion
  • Kleimann
Hotel
Hotel
  • Cityhotel Dortmund
  • Esplanade
  • Drei Kronen
  • Hotel Unique Novum

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