How to get from Berlin to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 404 miles (651 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $84 - $163 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $84 (€75) • 16 h 21 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 404 miles (651 km) by bus or train between Berlin and Brussels. A bus is best for those looking to save money on this route, with tickets costing about $84 (€75). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Brussels.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $44 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Berlin and Brussels. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
There are 2 travel options to Brussels from Berlin. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Berlin is by taking a bus, which costs on average $84 (€75).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Brussels:
A bus is $79 (€71) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Berlin to Brussels costing on average $163 (€146).
The fastest way to get to Brussels from Berlin is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 16 h 21 min.
Taking a train requires on average 14 h of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 404 miles (651 km) between Berlin and Brussels.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Brussels is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Brussels as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Brussels:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Brussels with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Brussels.
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