How to travel from Brussels to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €242.

Distance: 491 km

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Bus
Flight

€160

Average price

€50

Average price

Cheapest

€359

Average price

6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 18m

Average total duration

8h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

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

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from Brussels to Hamburg

How to get from Brussels to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
12:45AM8h15
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
09:00AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
511One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:45AM8h15
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
09:00AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2629
09:05PM1h10
Brussels Airport
10:15PMHamburg Airport
4021One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:10PM8h45
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
08:55PMHamburg Harburg
1051One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:10PM8h58
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
09:08PMHamburg Hbf
1051One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
03:15AM11h40
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
02:55PMHamburg Harburg
801One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
03:15AM11h53
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
03:08PMHamburg Hbf
791One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1700+German AirwaysKL1753
06:15AM4h25
Brussels Airport
10:40AMHamburg Airport
2801One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2283 · LH2062
09:05AM3h45
Brussels Airport
12:50PMHamburg Airport
4631One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesLX4555+SWISSLX1056
10:00AM4h00
Brussels Airport
02:00PMHamburg Airport
4651One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Hamburg:

A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average €78.

A bus is €229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average €242.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 33m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The Brussels to Hamburg distance is approximately 491 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Hamburg is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, CityJet, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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