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 $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $36, and a flight costs an average of $239.

Distance: 305 miles (491 km)

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Bus
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Driving

$189

Average price

$68

Average price

Cheapest

$396

Average price

$113

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 8m

Average total duration

6h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 9m

Average total duration

8h 39m

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30m

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4h 48m

Average total duration

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1h 48m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 3m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $68 (€56).

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

A bus is $121 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average $189 (€156).

A bus is $328 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average $396 (€328).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 8h 39m.

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

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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 · FlixBus
    3:40 PM10h40
    Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
    2:20 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:40 PM10h40
    Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
    2:20 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2623
    9:35 AM1h15
    Brussels Airport
    10:50 AMHamburg Airport
    $4601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1113 · ICE 516
    3:25 PM7h07
    Brussels-Midi
    10:32 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 19 · ICE 647 · 4446+metronom81906
    6:25 PM12h00
    Brussels-Midi
    6:25 AMHamburg Hbf
    $1821One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 317 · ICE 104
    4:22 PM7h17
    Brussels-Midi
    11:39 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 AM8h15
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    9:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1706+KLMKL1757
    3:10 PM2h40
    Brussels Airport
    5:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $3831One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1702 · KL1753
    8:05 AM3h10
    Brussels Airport
    11:15 AMHamburg Airport
    $3831One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1704+KLM CityhopperKL1755
    10:25 AM3h40
    Brussels Airport
    2:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $3831One-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 $68 (€56).

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

A bus is $121 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average $189 (€156).

A bus is $328 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Hamburg costing on average $396 (€328).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 8h 39m.

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 4 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, De Lijn to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Cityjet, 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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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