How to travel from Stockholm to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Stockholm and Brussels is around 1,629km (1,012 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 15h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stockholm 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 København H, Hamburg Hbf then Köln Hbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Brussels South.

  • Duration23h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Distance1,704km (1,059 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Brussels by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 15h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Stockholm and Brussels is around 1,629km (1,012 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,280km (795 miles)

It takes around 15h 30m to get from Stockholm and Brussels by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Brussels is to take the train which takes around 15h 30m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Brussels. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Hamburg Hbf and Köln Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Snälltåget and Thalys run train services between Stockholm and Brussels. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 15h 30m, 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 Stockholm and Brussels. It typically takes around 23h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Stockholm and Brussels. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Brussels. We recommend that you take the train to København H, Hamburg Hbf then Köln Hbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord. instead which will take 15h 30m.

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 Stockholm and Brussels. The distance is around 1,704km (1,059 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Brussels is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 30m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

How do I get from Stockholm to Brussels

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Brussels

Transport options from Stockholm to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
15h 30m
€270($270)
every 20 mins1,787km (1,110 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf19hrs
€205($205)
3 times a week1,630km (1,013 miles)
Bus
23h 10m
€90($90)
once daily1,629km (1,012 miles)
Drive
15h 55m
€320($320)
on demand1,704km (1,059 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