How to get from Brussels to Hamburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Brussels to Hamburg by price and travel time.
- 490 km as the crow flies
- 29 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 21 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Hamburg: bus. The two cities are about 490 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 21 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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490 km
Brussels to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels South → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·8h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures 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 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:45
- 04:00
- 04:05
- 05:00
- 05:05
- 06:00
- 06:45
- 07:45
- 09:20
- 10:20
- 11:20
- 13:45
- 14:45
- 19:45
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 21:20
- 22:45
- 23:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Mon, Oct 12
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Brussels South to Hamburg central, about 8h 15m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Hamburg: common questions
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.
Which operators run Brussels to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026