The capital of Belgium has many beautiful sights. In this city you can observe a mixture of architectural styles, and annual exhibitions, festivals, concerts will not let you get bored. If you decide to make a fascinating trip from Germany to Belgium, learn more about how to get from Berlin to Brussels.
All ways
The fastest and most convenient way is by plane. There are direct flights between the cities, and tickets can be bought at an affordable price. Trains in this direction run only with transfers. Buses run between the capital of Germany and the main city of Belgium. There are direct flights and transfers. Car enthusiasts can cover the distance of 764 km by car; traveling on high-quality European roads will be absolutely safe.
| Way | Cost, EUR | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane | from 16.99 | 1 h. 30 min. |
| Bus | from 29.99 | about 12 hours |
| Train | from 109.9 | 6 h. 35 min. With transfer |
| Automobile ● own ● rented | about 120 - gasoline from 45 euros per day + petrol | about 7 hours 30 minutes |
By plane
From Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport to Brussels, there are planes of the low-cost carrier Ryanair. The flight departs Berlin at 06.20, in Brussels, lands at 07.50, i.e. the flight will take only 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The planes of this carrier fly almost every day. The sooner you decide to buy a ticket, the more likely you are to find a cheap one. The price starts from 16.99 euros, plus a surcharge for additional services (luggage, seat selection).
If you buy a ticket the day before departure, then it can cost you 243.77 euros. The day of the week also affects the pricing policy. You can view the schedule, register and purchase an air ticket on the official website of the company.
Brussels Airlines fly from Tegel Air Station on the Berlin-Brussels route. Flights to Brussels depart every day: the first at 06.55, the last at 20.30. The flight will also take about an hour and a half. The cost of the air ticket will depend primarily on the tariff.
The lowest Check & Go - the price starts at 35.63 euros. However, it is not every day and not at any time that you can fly at the lowest price.
There are days when only the most expensive Flex & Fast fare is valid, in which case the ticket price rises to 300 euros, however, some advantages become available to the passenger, for example, the ability to exchange a ticket.
You can choose the date of the flight, select the tariff and purchase a ticket on the official Internet resource of the carrier.
Berlin has two airports: Berlin-Schönefeld (SXF) and Berlin-Tegel (TXL). Both air stations can be used for flights to Brussels.
A 5-minute walk from Schönefeld Airport is a railway station, so the most convenient way to get to the station from Berlin is by S-Bahn train. Electric trains leave not only from the main station, but also from other stations, and also from Alexanderplatz.
Directly to the Flughafen Schönefeld stop can be reached by the following railway transport: S9, S45, RE7, RB714, RB19, RB22. You can also get to the airport by buses: 163, 164, 171, 734, 735, 736, 741, 742, X7, SXF 2, night buses - N7, N60. Of course, you can order a taxi.
You can only get to Tegel Air Station from Berlin by bus or taxi. The most convenient way is the TXL express bus, which departs from Alexanderplatz. Also from Berlin to Tegel airport there is an express bus X9 and buses No. 128 and 109. You can take them at various train stops: "Jungfertheide", "Zoological Park" - and the metro: "Franz Neumann Square", "Kurt Schumacher Square" , "Jacob Kaiser Square".
In Brussels, planes land at the international airport (L'aéroport de Bruxelles-National), which is located in the city of Zaventem, which is 12 km from the Belgian capital.
You can get to Brussels, first of all, by licensed blue-yellow taxis, which are waiting for passengers at the exit from the arrivals halls. Such a trip will cost you 45 euros. Roodebeek Metro Station can be reached by the comfortable De Lijn bus.
MIVB / STIB buses run on the route between the airport and the EU institutions in Brussels. The ticket will cost 10 euros.
Also in the building of the main terminal (level 1) there is a railway station, from which trains follow to the railway stations of Brussels: Brussels Nord, Brussels Midi, Brussels Central.
How to get there by bus
You can get to Brussels from Berlin on a comfortable FlixBus bus. There are a lot of flights per day in this direction, but only two of them are direct. The first departs at 10.00 (on Sundays 11.00) from Berlin, and arrives in Brussels at 21.35, the second leaves the German capital at 21.00, and arrives in the capital of Belgium at 09.00 the next day. You will spend about 12 hours on the road.
The minimum ticket price for a direct flight is 35.99 euros for the morning (on Sundays 39.99 euros), evening - 29.99 euros.
From Berlin, direct flights to Brussels leave from the Central Bus Station (ZOB). You can get to the station by the following types of public transport:
- S-Bahn: station Messe-Nord / ICC (S41, S42, S46);
- U-Bahn: Kaiserdamm station (U2);
- buses: X34, X49, 104, 139, 149, 218, 349, N4, M49.
In Brussels, direct buses from Berlin by FlixBus arrive at the Brussel Nord train station. It is located in the Schaarbeek area at Rue du Progrès 76, 1030 Bruxelles. Trams 25 and 55 run to different parts of Brussels from the Gare du Nord stop.
During the day, you can use flights with connections in Hanover, Münster, Hamburg. Travel time from 12.30 to 15 hours at a cost of 35-45 euros.
On the official website of the carrier, you can view the full schedule and prices for a specific date, as well as purchase a travel document.
By train
Railway transport in Germany is considered one of the most comfortable in Europe, however, the cost of travel documents is much higher than for other types of transport.
There is no direct rail link between Berlin and Brussels. It is possible to get from the German capital to the Belgian one by train only with transfers.
The InterCityExpress (ICE) train runs in this direction. Trains depart from Berlin Central Station (Berlin Hbf), if the name contains the prefix "tief" - the train departs from the lower tier. The station can be reached by several types of public transport:
- S-Bahn: S5, S7, S9, S75;
- metro: U55;
- bus: M41, M85, TXL, 120, 123, 147, 240, 245, N20, N40.
The most convenient way to get to Brussels from Berlin is with one change in Cologne. In total, you will spend 6 hours 35 minutes on the road.
The first train leaves at 04.30, at 09.09 you will arrive at the Cologne railway station, where you will change to ICE, next to Brussels. The docking time is 34 minutes. At 11.26 the train will arrive in Brussels.
The next trains leave on our route at 6.51, 10.51, 12.51, 14.51. There is also a night train with a change in Cologne, which departs from the main railway station Berlin Hbf at 23.52 and arrives in Brussels in 9 hours 35 minutes.
In Brussels, trains arrive at the Brussel Nord train station.
From the Severny station, you can get to different parts of Brussels by tram (No. 25 and 55). The Gare du Nord tram stop is located near the station building. You can also order a transfer, for example, through the kiwitaxi.ru service.
The train schedule and the cost of the travel document can be viewed on the official website of the German railways, on the Internet resource you can buy a ticket.
The cost of a train ticket for a given direction (with one change) starts at 109.9 euros. If you book a ticket a week before the trip, it will cost you from 79.90.
How to get there by car
The distance from Berlin to Brussels is 765 km. The A2 route, which runs through the Netherlands, is considered the fastest, and you will spend just over 7 hours on the way.
- In Germany, you will drive through Potsdam, Hanover, Bielefeld, Dortmund and Cologne.
- On the A40 section, you will cross the border with the Netherlands and continue on the A67.
- On the A76, the border with Belgium will cross, then the path will lie along the E314, then the E40, N23, R20 and Rue de Laeken / Lakensestraat towards Bisschopsstraat / Rue de l'Evêque (Brussel).
On average, the road will need about 61 liters of gasoline.
In Germany, the roads are free. Some preparation is required to travel through the ecological zone: first of all, you will need to purchase a special sticker (this can be done, for example, at a gas station), and it is also worth considering the fact that in 2021 amendments came into force, where it is written on which sections of ecological roads it is forbidden to use diesel fuel.
The cost of gasoline in Germany: AI-95 - 1.48 euros, AI-98 - 1.58 euros, diesel fuel - 1.29 euros per 1 liter.
The following high-speed modes operate on German roads: on the autobahns, the speed is not limited (the recommended speed is 130 km / h, the minimum is 50 km / h), in the village - 50 km / h, outside the city - 100 km / h.
Upscale roads in the Netherlands are also free, only tolls are charged on certain bridges and tunnels (€ 3 to € 5).
Fuel in this country has the following cost: AI-95 - 1.79 euros, AI-98 - 1.86 euros, diesel - 1.47 euros.
The speed limit is not very different from what is in effect on German roads: on highways - 110–130 km / h, on the territory of settlements - 50 km / h, outside the city - 80–90 km / h.
There is also no toll on Belgian roads, only tolls are payable through the Liefkenshoek tunnel, which is 1.37 km long and is part of the R2 ring road around Antwerp.
Gasoline prices: AI-95 - 1.53 euros, AI-98 - 1.62 euros, diesel fuel - 1.53 euros. Speed limits:
- in the city - 50 km / h;
- outside the settlement - 90 km / h;
- road - 120 km / h.
Car rental prices in the German capital start at 45 euros per day. You can pick up a car, for example, on the Economybookings.com service.
The price includes unlimited mileage, local taxes, toll and full insurance. The driver is left with the cost of fuel, parking, use of toll roads, etc.
Summarize
You can get to Brussels from Berlin by different types of transport: each traveler can choose the way that is convenient for him in terms of time and financial costs.
