The cheapest and fastest trains from Helmstedt to Brussels
Cheapest price
$230
Average price
$241
Fastest journey
13 h 9 m
Average duration
13 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
485 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helmstedt to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helmstedt to Brussels will cost around $241 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $230.
To travel from Helmstedt to Brussels you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train for Helmstedt to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helmstedt to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $139. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $139, and a flight costs an average of $243.
Distance: 485 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$191 Average Price Cheapest | $291 Average Price |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 23m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Helmstedt to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Helmstedt to Brussels trains for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:26 pm Helmstedt, Bahnhof | 17h09 | 12:35 pm Brussels | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:26 pm Helmstedt, Bahnhof | 17h09 | 12:35 pm Brussels | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helmstedt to Brussels
Trains from Helmstedt to Brussels run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $139 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 485 km distance in 6h 7m.
Distance 485 km |
Average train duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $139 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 7m |
First train 05:26 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Helmstedt to Brussels trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Helmstedt and Brussels from $139. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helmstedt and Brussels
- Monday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 17:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 17:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Friday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 17:00
- Saturday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 15:00
- Mister Pizza
- King Döner Imbiss Pizzeria
- Hallenbad Restaurant
- Eiscafé Dolomiti
- Parkhotel
- Sonntags Hotel
- Gaststätte & Hotel Goldener Stern
- 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.
