What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Brussels is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €210 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €45 - €230.

How far is it from Ireland to Brussels?

The distance between Ireland and Brussels is 820 km.

How do I travel from Ireland to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Brussels without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 52m and costs €240 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Brussels?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Ireland to Brussels, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Brussels?

Brussels is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 9:44 AM in Ireland and 10:44 AM in Brussels.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1769+ hotels available in Brussels.

Ireland to Brussels - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Brussels by plane, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
4h 50m
€46–228
Fly Cork Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane ORK - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
5h 7m
€45–208
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
12h 52m
€240–502
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Brusselscar
27h 30m
€432–627
Fly Cork Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ORK - BRU
6h 26m
€86–270
Fly Dublin Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane DUB - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
5h 31m
€55–206
Fly Cork Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORK - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
6h 4m
€104–295
Fly Dublin Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUB - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
6h 24m
€69–273
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
31h 20m
€140–663
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
31h 32m
€416–608

Ireland to Brussels by tram, foot, ferry, and train

21Weekly Services

12h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 820.5 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Ireland and Brussels, Belgium?

Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 5 times a day.

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