How to travel from Berlin to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Berlin and Brussels is around 765km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin 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 Köln Hbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels-North train station.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance768km (477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Brussels by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Berlin and Brussels is around 765km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 650km (404 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Berlin and Brussels by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Brussels is to take the train which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Brussels. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Berlin and Brussels. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Berlin and Brussels. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Brussels with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Brussels. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Brussels. We recommend that you take the train to Köln Hbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord. instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 Berlin and Brussels. The distance is around 768km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Brussels is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Berlin to Brussels

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Brussels

Transport options from Berlin to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 5m
€175($175)
every 4 hours765km (475 miles)
Bus
12h 15m
€40($40)
twice daily775km (482 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€135($135)
on demand768km (477 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