Day trip from Brussels to Duisburg
Duisburg lies 181 km (112 mi) east of Brussels, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 181 km (112 mi) apart, Duisburg is a realistic day trip from Brussels: about 2 h 56 min each way by road.
| Brussels | Duisburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 504,358 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Duisburg
Crossing from Belgium into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Duisburg
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Staying in Duisburg
Our booking partner lists 297 places to stay in Duisburg. Of the 176 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (112), and 6 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 55,230 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Duisburg from Brussels?
181 km (112 mi) in a straight line, east of Brussels; by road roughly 220 km (137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Duisburg by road?
About 2 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels and Duisburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Duisburg?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Duisburg?
Our booking partner lists 297 places to stay in Duisburg, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.