How to travel from Copenhagen to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Copenhagen and Brussels is around 1,055km (656 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Brussels by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Köln Hbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Sloterdijk and then to Brussels-North train station.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance1,055km (656 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Brussels by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Copenhagen and Brussels is around 1,055km (656 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 766km (476 miles)

It takes around 10h 25m to get from Copenhagen and Brussels by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Brussels is to drive which takes around 9h 20m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Brussels. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Köln Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Copenhagen and Brussels. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Brussels. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amsterdam Sloterdijk. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Brussels. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Brussels. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Köln Hbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord. instead which will take 10h 25m.

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Brussels. The distance is around 1,055km (656 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Brussels is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Brussels

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Brussels

Transport options from Copenhagen to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
10h 25m
€210($210)
every 20 mins1,161km (721 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€64($64)
6 times a week1,148km (713 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€220($220)
on demand1,055km (656 miles)

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Airports near Brussels

The following major airports near Brussels offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels