Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 34 m
Average
7 h 58 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
491 km
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Brussels without transferring at least once.
Distance | 304 miles (490 km) | |
Average train duration | 6 h 34 min | |
Average train ticket price | $78 (€68) | |
Train frequency | 1 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn, Flixbus or FlixTrain |
Trains from Hamburg to Brussels cover the 304 miles (490 km) long route taking on average 6 h 34 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn, Flixbus or FlixTrain. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $78 (€68), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $52 (€45). Travelers depart most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Bruxelles-Midi.
FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn trains will get you to Brussels from Hamburg from $52 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Hamburg to Brussels. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Hamburg to Brussels train information with Deutsche Bahn:
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost train companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance train at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight trains on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long train journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Travel by train between Hamburg, Germany and Brussels, Belgium is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Entry Requirements:
The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 1/9/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Hamburg to Brussels closer to your date of departure here
The restriction level for your return train to Hamburg, Germany from Brussels is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Hamburg from Brussels closer to your date of departure here here.
When taking a train from Hamburg, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Hamburg-Harburg. When you arrive in Brussels, your train can arrive in train stations including Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles-Central and Brussels-Nord.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Hamburg Hbf to Bruxelles-Midi.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Bruxelles-Midi and need to travel approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from the train station to the city center in Brussels.
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