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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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$198 Average price | $322 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 47m Average total duration 15h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Brussels:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Brussels costing on average $198 (€163).
A bus is $208 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Brussels costing on average $322 (€265).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 16m.
Bus takes on average 15h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Copenhagen to Brussels
How to get from Copenhagen to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 52229 · R 4829 · BUS 40931 · ICE 10377:56 AM14h30Copenhagen Central Station10:26 PMBrussels-Midi$1221One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
R 52229 · R 4829 · BUS 40931 · ICE 10377:56 AM14h30Copenhagen Central Station10:26 PMBrussels-Midi$1221One-way4 transfers
Fastest
SK5976:20 PM1h30Copenhagen Airport7:50 PMBrussels Airport$5041One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 169 · IC 5767 · 11193 · 112015:50 PM17h45Copenhagen Central Station11:35 AMBrussels-Midi$1231One-way5 transfers
R 52211 · Bus GROEN · IC 5755 · 111673:30 AM16h05Copenhagen Central Station7:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1351One-way6 transfers
R 51257 · BUS 40955 · ICE 921 · S83:08 PM17h57Copenhagen Central Station9:05 AMBrussels-Midi$1371One-way6 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM18h50København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro1:15 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1541One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM16h00København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro4:05 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM20h25København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro12:25 PMBrussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)$1861One-way2 transfers
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93984:55 PM6h11Copenhagen Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$2581One-way1 transfer
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94944:55 PM5h11Copenhagen Airport10:06 PMBrussels-Midi$3191One-way1 transfer
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93944:55 PM5h11Copenhagen Airport10:06 PMBrussels-Midi$3191One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Copenhagen to Brussels
The journey from Copenhagen to Brussels is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Traveling from Copenhagen to Brussels is easy to do by trains, buses, and flights. The fastest way is by taking a flight, while the cheapest way is by taking the bus. Flights are also available with a flight time of only 1½ hours. Even when travel time to and from Copenhagen and Brussels' airports is taken into consideration, flying is still significantly faster than traveling from Copenhagen to Brussels by train or bus. Key departure points in Copenhagen include København H train station, København Ingerslevsgade bus station, and Copenhagen's Kastrup airport.
Buses from Copenhagen to Brussels | Trains from Copenhagen to Brussels | Flights from Copenhagen to Brussels
Copenhagen to Brussels Travel Comparison
Average Price | Travel Time | Cheapest Time to Book | |
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| €75 | 16:30 h | 3 Months Ahead |
| €149 | 11:57 h | 3 Months Ahead |
| €219 | 1:30 h | 3 Months Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels?
Cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels
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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels. There are usually 6 buses traveling from Copenhagen to Brussels per day. All Copenhagen to Brussels buses are operated by FlixBus. Buses depart from København Ingerslevsgade bus station and take between 16½ and 22 hours to arrive at either Bruxelles Gare du Nord or Gare du Midi. The first bus departs Copenhagen at 8:45 a.m. while the last bus leaves at 11:40 p.m.
Fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels
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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels, requiring only 1½ hours of flight time. Taking a flight is still considerably faster than traveling by train or bus even when travel time to and from Copenhagen and Brussels' airports is taken into consideration taking as little as 4:15 h to arrive in Brussels. SAS and Brussels Airlines offer 6-8 direct flights from Copenhagen to Brussels per day, which depart from Copenhagen's Kastrup airport and arrive at Brussels' airport.
Most popular way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels. Taking a flight is at least 8:15 h faster than taking the bus and 7:45 h faster than taking the train when travel time to and from Copenhagen and Brussels' airports is included. There are usually 6-8 direct flights traveling from Copenhagen to Brussels every day, while all buses require a transfer in Amsterdam, Berlin, Cologne or Leverkusen and trains traveling from Copenhagen to Brussels require multiple transfers.
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Brussels:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Brussels costing on average $198 (€163).
A bus is $208 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Brussels costing on average $322 (€265).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 16m.
Bus takes on average 15h 17m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, KLM, Cityjet, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Brussels by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Sas Airways, Cityjet.
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