How to travel from Brussels to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $266.

Distance: 305 miles (491 km)

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Bus
Flight

$167

Average price

$66

Average price

Cheapest

$377

Average price

7h 10m

Average total duration

6h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 13m

Average total duration

8h 43m

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30m

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4h 47m

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Fastest

1h 47m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Brussels to Hamburg

How to get from Brussels to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
12:45AM8h15
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
09:00AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$651One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:45AM8h15
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
09:00AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$651One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2629
09:05PM1h10
Brussels Airport
10:15PMHamburg Airport
$4971One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 200
10:25AM6h50
Brussels-Midi
05:15PMHamburg Hbf
$1871One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 202
08:25AM6h50
Brussels-Midi
03:15PMHamburg Hbf
$1871One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 1020+Metronom82126
08:34AM7h31
Brussels-North
04:05PMHamburg Hbf
$2101One-way
2 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1706+KLMKL1757
02:45PM3h10
Brussels Airport
05:55PMHamburg Airport
$3461One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1700 · KL1753
06:15AM4h25
Brussels Airport
10:40AMHamburg Airport
$3461One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1704+KLMKL1757
10:45AM7h10
Brussels Airport
05:55PMHamburg Airport
$3461One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Brussels to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Brussels to Hamburg there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 58,74% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Brussels to Hamburg. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Hamburg:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average $56 (€45).

A bus is $227 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average $266 (€215).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 46m.

Bus takes on average 8h 15m.

The distance from Brussels to Hamburg is approximately 305 miles (491 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Hamburg is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, De Lijn to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, CityJet, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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