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Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique
Belgium’s premier fine arts museum complex, known for Old Masters, Magritte, and major national collections. A core cultural stop in central Brussels.
Cheapest price
$141
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
7 h 12 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi will cost around $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi without transferring at least once.
ICE 103 · ICE 1112
ICE 103 · ICE 316
ICE 515 · ICE 1112
ICE 205 · ICE 318
ICE 105 · ICE 16
ICE 515 · ICE 1112
ICE 105 · ICE 16
ICE 203 · ICE 10
ICE 205 · ICE 318
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9474Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$155 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $309 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi:
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi costing on average $155 (€126).
A bus is $249 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi costing on average $309 (€249).
Other travel options to Brussels-Midi take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (6h 9m by train vs 6h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $155 (€126) compared to roughly $114 (€92) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 103 · ICE 242 · IC 626 · IC 2026 | 4:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h50 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
ICE 103 · 10319 · S41 · IC 534 | 4:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h42 | 1:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 515 · ICE 16 | On time 5:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 1:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · ICE 240 · IC 634 · IC 2034 | On time 6:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h48 | 2:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
ICE 105 · 10323 · S41 · IC 536 | On time 6:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h40 | 3:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 517 · ICE 314 | On time 7:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 · ICE 148 · IC 642 · IC 2042 | On time 8:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h48 | 4:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
107 · 148+ 9364 | 8:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h43 | 5:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 107 · 10327 · S41 · IC 538 | On time 8:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h40 | 5:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
107+ 10327 · S41+ 538 | 8:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h40 | 5:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
107 · 148+ 642 · 2042 | 8:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h48 | 4:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
ICE 519 · ICE 14 | On time 9:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
519 · 14 | 9:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
519 · 126+ 9364+ 2848 | 9:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h43 | 5:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
109 · 146+ 9370 | 10:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h43 | 6:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
109+ 9474 | 10:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 6:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
611 · 12 | 11:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 7:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · ICE 12 | On time 11:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 7:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
611 · 124+ 9476+ 2856 | 11:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h43 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
611 · 124+ 9376+ 2856 | 11:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h43 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 201 · 26450 · ICE 12 | On time 12:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h12 | 7:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
201+ 9486 | 12:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 8:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
201 · 12+ 26450 | 12:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h12 | 7:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
613 · 10 | 1:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 9:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
613+ 9486+ 26452 | 1:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h12 | 8:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 203 · 10339 · S41 · IC 544 | 2:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h40 | 11:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 203 · ICE 142 · IC 666 · IC 2066 | 2:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h48 | 10:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
ICE 203 · ICE 10 | On time 2:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h41 | 11:04 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 615 · ICE 318 | On time 3:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 11:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 615 · ICE 1544 · ICE 10 | On time 3:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h41 | 11:04 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 205 · ICE 140 · IC 3673 · R 2594 | On time 4:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 13h18 | 5:41 AM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
ICE 617 · 10345 · 18978 · IC 2827 | 5:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 12h24 | 5:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 207 · 10347 · 18982 · 32005 | On time 6:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 13h42 | 8:05 AM Brussels-Midi | 5 transfers | |
ICE 921 · ICE 18 | On time 10:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 11h12 | 9:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921 · 26402 · 18910 · IC 530 | On time 10:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h42 | 9:05 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 17:45. The fastest train covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 5:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Bruxelles-Midi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bruxelles-Midi trip today.
Belgium’s premier fine arts museum complex, known for Old Masters, Magritte, and major national collections. A core cultural stop in central Brussels.
A leading museum dedicated to René Magritte, featuring surrealist works in a central, elegant setting. Popular with both art lovers and first-time visitors.
A medieval city gate turned museum with exhibitions on Brussels history, armor, and the old fortifications. It is the closest major museum-site to Bruxelles-Midi.
A landscaped terrace and staircase area with one of the classic postcard views of central Brussels. Popular for sunset photos and short walks.
An elegant 19th-century covered arcade with luxury storefronts and a refined atmosphere. It is one of Brussels’ most beautiful indoor walking spaces.
A historic working-class district known for antiques, vintage shops, murals, and an authentic Brussels atmosphere. It is especially lively around Place du Jeu de Balle.
Belgium’s classic pairing of mussels and fries, often served with white wine, cream, or garlic. It is a staple brasserie dish strongly associated with Brussels dining.
A traditional Belgian beef and beer stew, slow-cooked until rich and tender. It is a beloved comfort dish found in many Brussels brasseries.
A rustic Brussels-style mash of potatoes with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. The base itself is a local home-style favorite.
Historic fine-dining restaurant near Bruxelles-Midi, famous for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Established Belgian restaurant and beer venue appreciated for traditional dishes, strong beer selection, and an intimate old-Brussels feel.
Well-known casual restaurant in central Brussels serving quality burgers, Belgian comfort food, and local beers in a lively modern atmosphere.
Prices are high by Belgian standards, especially near the station. Budget eats exist, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; tipping in cafés is optional.
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Bruxelles-Midi -> Brussels Central
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