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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $243.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$127 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $243 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Brussels:
A bus is $78 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Brussels costing on average $127 (€103).
A bus is $194 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Brussels costing on average $243 (€199).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (5h 42m by train vs 5h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $127 (€103) compared to roughly $95 (€78) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Brussels
How to get from Hanover to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain6:23 PM9h12Hanover Hbf3:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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FlixTrain6:23 PM9h12Hanover Hbf3:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1754 · KL170511:50 AM2h50Hamburg Airport2:40 PMBrussels Airport$19661One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 554 · ICE 3186:40 PM4h55Hanover Hbf11:35 PMBrussels-Midi$611One-way1 transfer
ICE 1540 · ICE 182:46 AM6h49Hanover Hbf9:35 AMBrussels-Midi$681One-way1 transfer
IC 2040 · ICE 3165:39 AM5h56Hanover Hbf11:35 AMBrussels-Midi$901One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 AM10h30Hanover Central Station12:25 PMBrussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)$351One-way1 transfer
KL1750 · KL17036:10 AM3h40Hamburg Airport9:50 AMBrussels Airport$3311One-way1 transfer
KL1758 · KL17076:35 PM3h40Hamburg Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3311One-way1 transfer
KL1756 · KL17072:50 PM7h25Hamburg Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Brussels:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Brussels costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $467 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Brussels costing on average $520 (€425).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), European Sleeper to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Brussels by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with European Sleeper.
- 1 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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