How to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels

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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 $64. 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 $64, and a flight costs an average of $133.

Distance: 475 miles (765 km)

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Bus
Driving

$175

Average price

$262

Average price

$118

Average price

Cheapest

$244

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 54m

Average total duration

11h 24m

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30m

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5h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

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15h 39m

Average total duration

15h 9m

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11h 5m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.3 - 4.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $118.

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

A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Brussels costing on average $175.

A bus is $143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Brussels costing on average $262.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 24m.

Bus takes on average 15h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Brussels among Omio's users.

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from Copenhagen to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM16h00
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    4:05 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM16h00
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    4:05 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticSN2258
    11:55 AM1h30
    Copenhagen Airport
    1:25 PMBrussels Airport
    $4291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 395 · S5 · ICE 617 · 10345
    12:22 PM17h25
    Copenhagen Central Station
    5:47 AMBrussels-Midi
    $1951One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 1191 · S3 · ICE 109 · ICE 14
    5:08 AM12h27
    Copenhagen Central Station
    5:35 PMBrussels-Midi
    $2001One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 13465 · S1 · ICE 205 · ICE 318
    10:22 AM13h13
    Copenhagen Central Station
    11:35 PMBrussels-Midi
    $2001One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM21h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:25 AM18h50
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    1:15 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $1351One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 PM20h25
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    12:25 PMBrussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83540+Eurostar9398
    4:30 PM6h36
    Copenhagen Airport
    11:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    $2561One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1266+Eurostar9340
    6:00 AM7h06
    Copenhagen Airport
    1:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    $2711One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1268+Eurostar9352
    9:25 AM5h41
    Copenhagen Airport
    3:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    $2711One-way
    1 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

buses

€75

16:30 h

3 Months Ahead

trains

€149

11:57 h

3 Months Ahead

flights

€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


cheap

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


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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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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Copenhagen to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $118.

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

A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Brussels costing on average $175.

A bus is $143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Brussels costing on average $262.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 24m.

Bus takes on average 15h 9m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Brussels is approximately 475 miles (765 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Brussels is:
  • Around 50 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Brussels:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Brussels to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Brussels, explore the vibrant Marolles district with its antique shops and street art, and enjoy a stroll through Parc du Cinquantenaire with its impressive arches and museums. Sample Belgian chocolates at the city's renowned chocolatiers, and experience the lively Saint-Géry district's trendy bars and cafes. Attend a performance at the historic La Monnaie opera house. Don't miss top sights like the opulent Grand Place, Atomium for panoramic views, the iconic Manneken Pis statue, the Royal Palace of Brussels, and the Magritte Museum.
For a fulfilling experience in Brussels, plan on spending 2 to 3 days to explore key attractions such as the Grand Place, Atomium, and various museums, as well as to enjoy the local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
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