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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections; one of Brussels' key art institutions.
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
7 h 49 m
Average duration
7 h 49 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
651 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Brussels will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 27 trains that leave Berlin for Brussels on Mon, May 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 651 km distance in an average of 7 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 49 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 7 h 51 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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ICE 1540 · ICE 18
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ICE 846 · 26432 · ICE 318
ICE 940 · 26450 · ICE 12
ICE 944 · 26416 · ICE 314
ICE 942 · 10134 · 26420 · ICE 14
ICE 1544 · ICE 10Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $218.
Distance: 404 miles (651 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$150 Average price | $391 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Brussels:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Brussels costing on average $150 (€121).
A bus is $307 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Brussels costing on average $391 (€316).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 12h 44m.
The journey is about 1h 11m faster (7h 32m by train vs 8h 43m by car) and roughly $2 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($150 (€121) vs $151 (€122)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Alibus.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Brussels trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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452 | 11:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h52 | 9:52 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
452+ 4530 | 11:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h36 | 9:36 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
512 · 2012+ 9212+ 452 | 11:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h12 | 9:12 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
452+ 3958+ 9516 | 11:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h23 | 9:23 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
452+ 512 · 2012+ 2030 | 11:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h06 | 9:06 AM Brussels-Central | 4 transfers | |
ICE 946 · 26412 · ICE 16 | On time 5:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h07 | 1:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 240 · IC 634 · IC 2034 · ECD 9536 | On time 6:11 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h00 | 2:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 644 · 26414 · 18934 · IC 536 | 6:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h17 | 3:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1548 · ICE 314 | On time 7:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h25 | 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 944 · 26416 · ICE 314 | On time 7:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h49 | 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 148 · IC 642 · IC 2042 · ECD 9544 | On time 8:07 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h04 | 4:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:28 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 10h17 | 6:45 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:39 AM Berlin Hbf | 10h06 | 6:45 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 642 · 26418 · 18942 · IC 538 | 8:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h17 | 5:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:50 AM Berlin Spandau | 9h55 | 6:45 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 942 · 10134 · 26420 · ICE 14 | On time 9:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h49 | 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Berlin to Brussels run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 404 miles (651 km) distance in 6h 49m.
Distance 404 miles (651 km) |
Average train duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 49m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections; one of Brussels' key art institutions.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world's largest collection of his works in a central historic building.
Interactive museum on Belgian history and society, useful for understanding the country beyond Brussels landmarks.
Landscaped cultural quarter and viewpoint linking upper and lower town, especially popular for skyline photos.
Elegant 19th-century glass-roofed arcade known for architecture, shopping, and frequent social media coverage.
Stylish square surrounded by historic buildings, antiques, and galleries; one of the city's most atmospheric areas.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery, and herbs, served with fries. A classic Belgian brasserie dish strongly associated with Brussels.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slow-cooked with Belgian beer. It is a beloved comfort dish commonly served in traditional Brussels restaurants.
A rustic mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables such as carrots or leeks, often served as a side or with sausage. It is a staple of Brussels home cooking.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French-inspired cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Well-regarded restaurant serving traditional Belgian cuisine and a strong beer list, with a cozy atmosphere popular for carbonnade and other local specialties.
Popular casual spot known for generous portions of Belgian comfort food, including stoemp and beer-based stews, in a busy old-school dining room.
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