How to get from Hamburg to Brussels
- 490 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 7h 54m
- 25 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 5 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Brussels: flight. The two cities are about 490 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 5 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €32, on Sat, Sep 19.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 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 | €103Checked Sep 27 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €45Older observation | 7h 54m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€103Checked Sep 271h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€45Older observation7h 54m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€33Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Brussels: 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.
- 1Hamburg Airport → Brussels Airportflight
Brussels Airlines·1h 10m
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, Hamburg to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€52November 2026
€47Departures from Hamburg to Brussels
FlixBus runs 25 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 25 | 00:50 | 21:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 08:05 | 08:05 |
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 AirlinesHamburg Airport-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-CologneBook →
FlixBusCologne-Bruxelles Midi, Hamburg-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with Brussels Airlines, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Brussels works
Start with a Brussels Airlines flight from Hamburg to Brussels, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €202 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Brussels: common questions
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 21:00, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Brussels?
25 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 21:00.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Brussels leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Brussels from Hamburg?
About 490 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Hamburg to Brussels?
On this route you travel with Brussels Airlines, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Brussels?
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: 5 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 5 Sep 2026