The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Trains per day
30
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 $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi without transferring at least once.
ICE 883 · ICE 856 · ICE 318+
821293:56 PM7h39Hamburg Hbf11:35 PMBrussels-Midi$741One-way3 transfers
ICE 209 · S19 · S41 · IC 5308:45 PM12h15Hamburg Hbf9:00 AMBrussels-Midi$771One-way3 transfers
ICE 921 · ICE 1810:45 PM10h50Hamburg Hbf9:35 AMBrussels-Midi$931One-way1 transfer
ICE 1037 · ICE 10+
821272:56 PM7h40Hamburg Hbf10:36 PMBrussels-Midi$981One-way2 transfers
1033 · 1411:10 AM6h25Hamburg Hbf5:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1071One-way1 transfer
1033 · 1411:10 AM6h25Hamburg Hbf5:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1071One-way1 transfer
585 · 652 · 3149:01 AM6h34Hamburg Hbf3:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1071One-way2 transfers
ICE 109 · S19 · 92044 · ICE 1410:45 AM6h50Hamburg Hbf5:35 PMBrussels-Midi$2381One-way3 transfers
ICE 201 · S19 · 92024 · ICE 1212:45 PM6h50Hamburg Hbf7:35 PMBrussels-Midi$2381One-way3 transfers
ICE 105 · S19 · 91990 · ICE 166:45 AM6h50Hamburg Hbf1:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1551One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Omio 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 $40. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price | $112 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 $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi costing on average $153 (€126).
A bus is $245 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi costing on average $304 (€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 $153 (€126) compared to roughly $112 (€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.
Live departures
Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 109 · S19 · 92044 · ICE 14 | On time 10:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h50 | 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
1033 · 14 | 11:10 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h25 | 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
927+ 9474 | 12:09 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h26 | 6:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201 · 26450 · ICE 12 | On time 12:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h50 | 7:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
2311 · 12 | 1:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h23 | 7:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
613+ 9486 | 1:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h50 | 8:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
881 · 858+ 9486 | 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h34 | 8:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 881 · ICE 848 · 10150 · 20086 | On time 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h02 | 10:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 7 transfers | |
1037 · 10 | 3:10 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h25 | 9:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1037 · ICE 10 | On time 3:10 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h26 | 10:36 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1021 · ICE 1544 · ICE 10 | On time 4:09 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h27 | 10:36 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1021 · ICE 318 | On time 4:09 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h26 | 11:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
1021 · 224+ 9398+ 2872 | 4:09 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h57 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 205 · ICE 140 · IC 3673 · R 2594 | On time 4:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 9h40 | 2:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
2215 · 318 | 5:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h23 | 11:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2215 · 26434 · 18974 · Bus 16312 | 5:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 12h48 | 6:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 5 transfers | |
617+ 10345+ 18978+ 527 | 5:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 12h15 | 6:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 617 · 10166 · 20094 · 32281 | 5:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 12h15 | 6:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 6 transfers | |
ICE 885 · ICE 844 · 10166 · 20094 | 6:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 11h59 | 6:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 7 transfers | |
ICE 921 · ICE 18 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h50 | 9:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921 · 10311 · S41 · IC 530 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h15 | 9:00 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
81677 · 81655+ ICE 1540 · ICE 18 | On time 10:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h40 | 9:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
81947 · 14051 · 10204+ 9426 | 12:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 9h39 | 10:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 103 · S19 · 92008 · ICE 316 | On time 4:41 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h54 | 11:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
ICE 103 · IC 2040 · S19 · 92008 | On time 4:41 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h54 | 11:35 AM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
ICE 515 · ICE 16 | On time 5:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h50 | 1:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · S19 · 91990 · ICE 16 | On time 6:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h50 | 1:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
82111+ ICE 583 · ICE 644 · 10122 | 6:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 3:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 8 transfers | |
ICE 107 · S19 · 91996 · ICE 314 | On time 8:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h53 | 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
82115+ ICE 585 · ICE 642 · 10130 | 8:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 5:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 8 transfers | |
585 · 652 · 314 | 9:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h34 | 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519 · ICE 14 | On time 9:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h50 | 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi
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 $52 (€43) but you can travel from only $40 (€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 $52 (€43) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 5:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg Hbf and Brussels-Midi from $40 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels-Midi
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