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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 13 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
480 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels Airport to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Hamburg will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 5 buses that leave Brussels Airport for Hamburg on Fri, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 480 km distance in an average of 12 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 14 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $135.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price | $182 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Hamburg:
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Hamburg costing on average $182 (€149).
A bus is $223 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels Airport to Hamburg costing on average $292 (€239).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 1m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $113 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€36). The journey takes 10h 1m versus 6h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator STIB | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Hamburg buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:15 AM Brussels Airport | 13h00 | 11:15 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Brussels Airport | 10h05 | 7:25 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 12h55 | 5:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 13h00 | 12:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Brussels Airport to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 298 miles (480 km) distance in 9h 50m.
Distance 298 miles (480 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 50m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
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Hamburg Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof -> Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
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