Berlin to Brussels by bus
Brussels lies 651 km (405 mi) west of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 795 km (494 mi) of road.
| Berlin | Brussels | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Belgium |
| Population | 3.4 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
What changes when you arrive in Brussels
Crossing from Germany into Belgium: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Berlin to Brussels
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Staying in Brussels
Our booking partner lists 1,347+ places to stay in Brussels (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 620 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (358), and 14 are five-star. Across 523 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 905,883 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brussels from Berlin?
651 km (405 mi) in a straight line, west of Berlin; by road roughly 795 km (494 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Brussels by bus?
About 11 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Brussels?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Brussels?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Brussels?
Our booking partner lists 1,347+ places to stay in Brussels, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.