How to travel from Hamburg to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €198.

Distance: 491 km

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€86

Average price

€57

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Cheapest

€306

Average price

8h 4m

Average total duration

7h 34m

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30m

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9h 12m

Average total duration

8h 42m

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5h 29m

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2h 29m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Brussels Airlines

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from Hamburg to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM8h05
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:05AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM8h05
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:05AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2624
11:40AM1h10
Hamburg Airport
12:50PMBrussels Airport
4861One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 107 · ICE 314
08:42AM6h44
Hamburg Hbf
03:26PMBrussels-North
1101One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 109 · ICE 14
10:45AM6h50
Hamburg Hbf
05:35PMBrussels-Midi
1181One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 107 · ICE 314
08:42AM6h53
Hamburg Hbf
03:35PMBrussels-Midi
1181One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1754 · KL1705
11:20AM2h55
Hamburg Airport
02:15PMBrussels Airport
2531One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1752 · KL1705
08:25AM5h50
Hamburg Airport
02:15PMBrussels Airport
2531One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1750 · KL1703
06:05AM4h05
Hamburg Airport
10:10AMBrussels Airport
2531One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Hamburg to Brussels.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Brussels from Hamburg including taking a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Hamburg is by taking a coach, which costs on average €30.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Brussels:

Taking a coach costs €141 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €171 for the same trip.

Taking a coach costs €2 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €32.

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

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Coach takes on average 8 h.

Getting to Brussels by train takes 6 h 45 min on average.

The Hamburg to Brussels distance is approximately 490 km.

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Brussels is:

  • 11 coaches per day.
  • 23 flights per day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Hamburg to Brussels as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Hamburg to Brussels:

  • Most travellers catch their coach from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
  • Most travellers catch their flight from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Brussels:

  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Hamburg to Brussels tickets on Omio for €30.
  • Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2), SWISS or Austrian Airlines can get you to Brussels by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Brussels Airlines from Hamburg to Brussels for €171 on Omio.
  • Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can take you to Brussels by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Hamburg to Brussels for €32.

Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Brussels with the following travel companies:

  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • Direct flights with Brussels Airlines with 2 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Hamburg and Brussels.

Many of our customers travelling from Hamburg to Brussels don't make Brussels their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin, either of which you could add to your Hamburg and Brussels trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Brussels to any of these top destinations today!
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