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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
7 h 7 m
Average duration
7 h 8 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Midi to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Midi to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Brussels-Midi to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 319 · ICE 920
ICE 11 · ICE 204
IC 522 · R 5005 · ICE 1545 · ICE 616
ICE 1113 · ICE 516
ICE 317 · ICE 104
ICE 15 · ICE 200
ICE 13 · ICE 202
ICE 1113 · ICE 516
ICE 11 · ICE 204
ICE 317 · ICE 645 · ICE 584Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Midi to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $100.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$151 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $311 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Midi to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Midi to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $151 (€123).
A bus is $255 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-Midi to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $311 (€252).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around $151 (€123) compared to roughly $115 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.24 (€-29.36). The journey takes 7h 2m versus 5h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Midi to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 15 · ICE 200 | Delayed 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h07 | 3:34 PM 3:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 15 · ICE 610 | Delayed 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h07 | 4:34 PM 4:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15 · 200 | 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h07 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9423+ 610 | 11:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h07 | 6:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 315 · ICE 108 | Delayed 12:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h07 | 5:34 PM 5:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 17 · ICE 106 | Delayed 2:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h07 | 7:34 PM 7:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 17 · ICE 516 | On time 2:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h07 | 10:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1113 · ICE 516 | On time 3:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h07 | 10:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 317 · ICE 104 | On time 4:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h17 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 317 · ICE 645 · ICE 584 | On time 4:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h12 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 319 · ICE 920 | On time 8:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 10h43 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 · R 18981 · Bus RE18 · 26401 | On time 9:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 11h36 | 9:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
IC 522 · R 5005 · ICE 1545 · ICE 616 | On time 12:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h12 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 11 · ICE 204 | On time 6:23 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h09 | 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 13 · ICE 202 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h07 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brussels-Midi to Hamburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average train duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 1:15 AM |
Last train 7:25 PM |
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