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 €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 €31, and a flight costs an average of €215.

Distance: 491 km

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Flight

€135

Average price

€53

Average price

Cheapest

€305

Average price

7h 10m

Average total duration

6h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 13m

Average total duration

8h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 47m

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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
    12:45 AM8h15
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    9:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 AM8h15
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    9:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2623
    9:35 AM1h15
    Brussels Airport
    10:50 AMHamburg Airport
    4201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 202
    8:34 AM6h58
    Brussels-North
    3:32 PMHamburg Hbf
    1501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 200
    10:25 AM7h07
    Brussels-Midi
    5:32 PMHamburg Hbf
    1511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 612
    8:34 AM7h58
    Brussels-North
    4:32 PMHamburg Hbf
    1501One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1704+KLMKL1755
    10:25 AM3h40
    Brussels Airport
    2:05 PMHamburg Airport
    3211One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1706+KLMKL1757
    3:10 PM2h40
    Brussels Airport
    5:50 PMHamburg Airport
    3191One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1702+KLMKL1755
    8:05 AM6h00
    Brussels Airport
    2:05 PMHamburg Airport
    3191One-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 €31.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average €45.

A bus is €184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average €215.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 46m.

Bus takes on average 8h 15m.

The Brussels to Hamburg distance is approximately 491 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Hamburg is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, De Lijn to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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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