The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Berlin
Cheapest price
$150
Average price
$233
Fastest journey
6 h 43 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
651 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Berlin will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $150.
To travel from Brussels to Berlin you need to make at least 2 changes.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain
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FlixTrain
ICE 315 · RE 26423 · ICE 2523
ICE 13 · RE 26815 · IC 2049 · ICE 1139
ICE 13 · RE 26415 · ICE 2579
ICE 15 · S 12 · ICE 559
ICE 315 · S 12 · ICE 651 · ICE 641
R 2060 · ICE 15 · S 32268 · ICE 559
R 2062 · ICE 315 · S 32292 · ICE 651
ICE 13 · RE 26815 · IC 2049 · ICE 1139Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $283.
Distance: 651 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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$180 Average Price | $392 Average Price | $65 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Brussels to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Sunday, 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:15 am Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 10h17 | 12:32 pm Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:15 am Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 10h29 | 12:44 pm Berlin Ostbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 13 · RE 26815 · IC 2049 · ICE 1139 | On time 7:25 am Brussels-Midi | 7h38 | 3:03 pm Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 13 · RE 26415 · ICE 2579 | On time 7:25 am Brussels-Midi | 7h51 | 3:16 pm Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 2060 · ICE 15 · S 32268 · ICE 559 | On time 8:47 am Thurn-en-Taxis | 7h21 | 4:08 pm Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 15 · S 12 · ICE 559 | On time 9:25 am Brussels-Midi | 6h43 | 4:08 pm Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 2062 · ICE 315 · S 32292 · ICE 651 | On time 10:47 am Thurn-en-Taxis | 7h29 | 6:16 pm Berlin Hbf | 4 changes | |
R 2062 · ICE 315 · S 32292 · ICE 651 | On time 10:47 am Thurn-en-Taxis | 8h14 | 7:01 pm Berlin Ostbahnhof | 3 changes | |
ICE 315 · RE 26423 · ICE 2523 | On time 11:25 am Brussels-Midi | 7h52 | 7:17 pm Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 315 · S 12 · ICE 651 · ICE 641 | On time 11:25 am Brussels-Midi | 6h51 | 6:16 pm Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Berlin
Trains from Brussels to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $19 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 651 km distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 651 km |
Average train duration 9h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, European Sleeper, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Brussels to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, European Sleeper, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Brussels and Berlin from $19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
European Sleeper
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Brussels to Berlin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Berlin
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Rue de Trèves.
- The Twelve
- Le Grand Central
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Thon Hotel EU
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Luxembourg, France, and Germany
- Hall 2: access to European Parliament
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options in the European Quarter.
- The Twelve
- Kafenio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to local, regional, and international destinations
- Hall 2: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- Friture Pitta De La Chapelle
- Les Brigittines
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 51
- Bus: Several lines available
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Fook Lam Mun
- Schützen-Wirtin
- Loretta am Wannsee
- Lorettas Almhütte
- Bonverde am Wannsee
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Uferlos
- Sotto
- Julius
- La Femme
- Eigenart Appartements
- Citylight Hotel
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Eiscafe Eisberg
- Subway
- Espresso House
- The Circus Hotel
- EasyHotel Berlin
- Garden Boutique Hotel
- H+ Hotel Berlin Mitte
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Matchpoint
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Espresso House
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Caffè Kamee
- Oase Adlershof
- Gerdan's Café
- Esskultur
- Airporthotel Berlin - Adlershof
- ADAPT APARTMENTS Berlin GmbH
- Asiagourmet
- Bistro Bonjour
- Thang Long
- Center-Grill
- Vietnam Today
- Thai Sushi
- Herkules II
- Mahlsdorfer Grillhaus
- Hotel-Pension Draheim
- Pension Werner
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Su Nuraghe
- Restaurant Villa Rixdorf
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Burger King
- Cafe & Eis
- Thai Hang Bistro
- Trattoria Sole di Sicilia
- Hotel und Rasthof Grunewald
- Fisherman's
- Trattoria Monticchiello
- Marians Imbiss
- Ristorante Da Guiliano
- Alt Tegel
- Schleusenkrug
- Weinwirtschaft in der Akademie der Künste
- Café Viktoria
- Marjan Grill
- Hansablick Garni
- Hotel Indigo Berlin Ku'damm
- Novum Style Hotel Berlin-Centrum
- SO/ Berlin Das Stue
- Arema
- Darbar
- Beussel Grill
- Pizzeria Europa
- Alfa Hotel Berlin
- Sickinger Hof
- Hotel garni Aaberna
- Excellent Apartments
- Bistro Waldschulallee
- Funkturm-Restaurant
- Messesnack Kleiner Stern
- La Forchetta
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