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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, while a train costs an average of €128.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Brussels:
A bus is €88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Brussels costing on average €128.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 8h 15m versus 3h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Saarbrücken to Brussels
How to get from Saarbrücken to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:20 AM 4h15 Saarbrücken 11:35 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:20 AM 4h15 Saarbrücken 11:35 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
7:20 AM 4h15 Saarbrücken 11:35 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 14+
TGV 955110:58 AM 6h37 Saarbrücken Hbf 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi €116 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4102 · ICE 200 · ICE 314
9:47 AM 5h48 Saarbrücken Hbf 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi €127 1 One-way 2 transfers - 29511 · ICE 314
8:51 AM 6h44 Saarbrücken Hbf 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi €127 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 4146 · ICE 202+
KL1822 · KL17077:47 AM 14h33 Saarbrücken Hbf 10:20 PM Brussels Airport €154 1 One-way 3 transfers - 4144 · ICE 774 · S9+KL1822
6:08 AM 16h12 Saarbrücken Hbf 10:20 PM Brussels Airport €154 1 One-way 4 transfers - 4144 · ICE 774 · S9+
SN26126:08 AM 7h27 Saarbrücken Hbf 1:35 PM Brussels Airport €169 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Brussels:
A bus is €88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Brussels costing on average €128.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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