How to get from Brussels to Hamburg
- 490 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 29 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€216
Cheapest
8h 15m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 490 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €33, on Tue, Sep 22.
This fare comes from a search on October 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
490 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €216Checked Oct 1 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €50Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€216Checked Oct 11h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€50Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels Airport → Hamburg Airportflight
Brussels Airlines·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Brussels to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€61November 2026
€54Departures from Brussels to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 29 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 29 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 11:50 | 11:50 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Brussels AirlinesBrussels Airport-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBrussels South-Hamburg centralBook →On this route you travel with Brussels Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Hamburg works
Start with a Brussels Airlines flight from Brussels to Hamburg, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €216 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:45, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Hamburg?
29 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Hamburg leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Brussels?
About 490 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €216. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Brussels to Hamburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Hamburg?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Brussels and Hamburg?
Brussels is BRU and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written BRU to HAM.
Which operators run Brussels to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Brussels Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Brussels to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 29m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Brussels Airlines
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 1 Oct 2026