The average train between Brussels and Hamburg takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Brussels and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Hamburg station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Brussels to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Brussels to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Brussels and Hamburg is 487.7 km. The road distance is 652 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Hamburg Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 6h 18m.