How to travel from Dublin to Brussels, Belgium
The distance between Dublin and Brussels is around 808km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Dublin to Brussels by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brussels → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Brussels (BRU).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€105($105)
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to London Euston and then to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€620($625)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cherbourg then drive to Brussels.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Brussels
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Brussels by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Dublin and Brussels is around 808km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 776km (482 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Dublin and Brussels by plane.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Brussels is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Brussels is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Brussels. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Brussels (BRU). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dublin and Brussels. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Brussels (BRU). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dublin and Brussels. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Brussels (BRU). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Dublin and Brussels with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and KLM fly between Dublin and Brussels. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Dublin to Brussels typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU).
The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dublin to Brussels. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Brussels (BRU). instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Brussels is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Brussels
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2hrs | €105($105) | every 30 mins | 808km (502 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 45m | €87($87) | every 30 mins | 875km (543 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 9h 30m | €620($625) | every 20 mins | 904km (562 miles) |
| Ferry to Holyhead, train | 9h 30m | €620($620) | once daily | 904km (562 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 19h 20m | €355($355) | every 20 mins | 997km (620 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 24h 20m | €250($250) | 3 times a week | 1,304km (810 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dublin and Brussels
Bus companies
Flibco
Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Union Ivkoni
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Eurostar
Transport for Wales
Airports near Brussels
The following major airports near Brussels offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.
Brussels Airport (BRU)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Brussels
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Brussels
Liege Airport (LGG)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Brussels