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How much does a train ticket from Dusseldorf to Brussels cost?

Save on travel by booking your ticket in advance. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

Cheap Dusseldorf - Brussels Eurostar train tickets

Find the best price for your Dusseldorf - Brussels Eurostar (formerly Thalys) ticket

Thalys has changed its name and is now part of Eurostar. To get the best price for your Dusseldorf – Brussels journey, remember to book in advance. To help you plan, Eurostar tickets go on sale 6 to 8 months before the departure date. Don't hesitate to compare the different classes of tickets: Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus and Eurostar Premier.

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Check out our amazing train fare deals on SNCF Connect: take advantage of promos and the best-priced tickets in France and across Europe throughout the year.

Tickets and classes available on the Dusseldorf - Brussels Eurostar (Thalys) service

SNCF Connect offers three different classes for the Dusseldorf - Brussels Eurostar train: Eurostar Standard for cheaper tickets, equivalent to a TGV INOUI second class fare; Eurostar Plus for more space and comfort; and Eurostar Premier for the utmost comfort and extra services.

Eurostar Standard

The Eurostar Standard class offers low-cost fares to Brussels from Dusseldorf. Your Eurostar Standard ticket includes:

  • Eurostar Standard seat
  • Individual electrical socket
  • Free Wi-Fi connection
  • Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Eurostar Standard tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the train's initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Standard tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Plus

The Eurostar Plus class offers a superior of level of comfort, so you settle back and relax throughout your journey from Dusseldorf to Brussels. Your Eurostar Plus ticket includes:

  • A comfy, wider seat
  • Individual electrical socket
  • Free Wi-Fi connection
  • Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • A warm welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Plus tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Premier

If you want to take a train between Dusseldorf and Brussels that ensures maximum comfort and flexibility, go for Eurostar Premier class, which also comes with more services. Your Eurostar Premier ticket includes:

  • A comfy, wider seat
  • Individual electrical socket
  • Free Wi-Fi connection
  • Onboard meals served at your seat throughout the day
  • 3 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Guaranteed boarding on the day of travel
  • Access to Eurostar lounges in Paris and Brussels, and NS International lounges - Regus Express lounges in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Schiphol
  • Newspapers/magazines available via the app
  • Personalised welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Premier tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge up to 1 hour after the departure time. If you exchange your ticket, any price difference between the old and new ticket will apply.

Eurostar child fares (formerly Thalys)

Children under the age of 4 can travel free of charge and without a ticket if they sit on your lap: they won't be guaranteed a seat. If you are travelling with a child under the age of 12 (on the departure date), you'll be pleased to know there's a flat children's fare.

Preparing for your Eurostar (formerly Thalys) journey

How much luggage can I take on board the Dusseldorf - Brussels Eurostar train?

With the Eurostar to Brussels from Dusseldorf, you can take up to 2 pieces of carry-on luggage per person (3 if you have a Eurostar Premier ticket) measuring a maximum of 75 x 53 x 30 cm, plus one piece of hand luggage. There's no weight restriction, but you must be able to carry and move your luggage yourself. Remember to label your luggage, and don't forget it when you arrive at your destination!

Taking a bike on the Dusseldorf - Brussels Eurostar

There are only a few bike storage spaces on Eurostar trains. For non-folding bikes, the wheels must be dismantled and the bike stored in a bag no larger than 135 x 85 x 30 cm if it's to be allowed on board. If you're travelling with a bike please arrive at the platform 30 minutes before the train's departure.
Folding bicycles are treated as normal luggage if they measure no more than 75 x 53 x 30cm.

Can I travel with my pet on the Dusseldorf - Brussels Eurostar train?

Do you own a pet? You can take it on your Eurostar train subject to the following conditions:

  • Small pets weighing under 6 kg can travel free of charge in a pet carrier no bigger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm
  • If your pet isn't travelling in a carrier you'll have to pay the €30 "Dog fare": please contact the train manager. Your pet must be placed on your lap, or kept on a lead at your feet and, for the safety of other passengers, wear a muzzle.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf to Brussels?

The price of a Dusseldorf – Brussels train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Dusseldorf to Brussels thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf to Brussels.

Price of a Dusseldorf – Brussels Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf to Brussels, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Dusseldorf to Brussels with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Dusseldorf to Brussels at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Dusseldorf – Brussels

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Dusseldorf – Brussels Train

The best way to pay less for your Dusseldorf to Brussels train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Dusseldorf to Brussels, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Dusseldorf to Brussels and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Brussels on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.