--- title: "Trains from Brussels to Berlin | EveryRail" description: "Daytime trains take about 6h39 with one change in Cologne; European Sleeper runs direct overnight to Berlin Hbf six times a week." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/brussels-to-berlin/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Belgium]()Brussels to Berlin by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Belgium]()Brussels to Berlin by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Brussels to Berlin by train]() - [Stops]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Berlin]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last reviewed October 2026 # Brussels to Berlin by train Daytime trains take about 6h39 with one change in Cologne; European Sleeper runs direct overnight to Berlin Hbf six times a week. Origin [Brussels]() Destination [Berlin]() Main stations Bruxelles-Midi to Berlin Hbf Countries [Belgium](), [Germany]() A daytime Eurostar or ICE connection via Köln Hbf reaches [Berlin]() Hbf in about 6 hours 39 minutes; European Sleeper runs direct overnight. ## Daytime trains via Cologne The practical daytime route starts at Bruxelles-Midi and runs to Köln Hbf on Eurostar or ICE. The journey to [Cologne]() takes about 1 hour 51 minutes. Change there for a high-speed ICE to Berlin Hbf, which takes around 4 hours 20 minutes. The change stays within Köln Hbf, so you do not need to cross the city. Daytime services follow this pattern. The fastest journey is about 6 hours 39 minutes, but the total depends on the connection you choose. Berlin Hbf is the useful arrival station for central Berlin and onward trains. ## The direct night train European Sleeper runs a direct night train from Bruxelles-Midi to Berlin Hbf six times a week. It leaves in the evening and arrives in Berlin city centre in the morning, so it removes the Cologne change and can replace a hotel night. Choose Budget, a shared or private Classic compartment, or Comfort when the sleeping arrangement matters more than the lowest fare. Shared Classic tickets start at €69.99 one way per person. Prices vary with the date and route. An Interrail or European Sleeper Pass does not replace the required reservation: select the pass-holder option and book the reservation for the class you want. ## Stations and booking timing Day trains leave from Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and normally arrive at Berlin Hbf after the change in Cologne. Eurostar recommends arriving at [Brussels]()-Midi at least 20 minutes before its scheduled departure. Allow enough time at Köln Hbf to change platforms, especially if you are travelling with luggage. For travel after 12 December 2026, ICE journeys are due to open for booking on 14 October 2026 under the mid-December timetable change. Check the exact itinerary when those dates open. ## Which train should you choose? Choose the daytime route if you want to arrive the same day and prefer a conventional seat. Choose European Sleeper when avoiding a daytime journey or a Cologne change matters more than the overnight format. Both options use Berlin Hbf, but only the sleeper is direct. ## Stops [![Map showing the location of Bruxelles-Midi]()© OpenStreetMap contributorsBruxelles-Midiorigin in Brussels]()[![Map showing the location of Berlin Hbf]()© OpenStreetMap contributorsBerlin Hbfdestination in Berlin]() ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Deutsche Bahn]() Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany's national railway, running ICE, IC and regional trains with Flexpreis, Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis fares. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [European Sleeper]() European Sleeper runs overnight trains linking Brussels and Amsterdam with Berlin, Prague and Milan, plus a Paris to Berlin route, 3 nights a week each way. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [Eurostar]() Eurostar runs high-speed trains from London St Pancras to Paris (2 h 16 min), Brussels (1 h 53 min) and Amsterdam; London departures require border checks. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Berlin [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Berlin**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Brussels to Berlin? Yes. European Sleeper runs a direct night train from Bruxelles-Midi to Berlin Hbf six times a week. Daytime Eurostar and ICE journeys change at Köln Hbf. ### How long does the train from Brussels to Berlin take? The fastest daytime journey takes about 6 hours 39 minutes with one change at Köln Hbf. The European Sleeper option runs overnight and arrives in Berlin in the morning. ### Which stations do trains use from Brussels to Berlin? Daytime journeys leave Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid, change at Köln Hbf and arrive at Berlin Hbf. The direct night train uses Bruxelles-Midi and Berlin Hbf. ### How often does the Brussels to Berlin train run? Daytime Eurostar and ICE connections follow the Cologne-change pattern. European Sleeper runs the direct night train six times a week. ### How much does the train from Brussels to Berlin cost? Shared Classic tickets start at €69.99 one way per person. Daytime fares vary by date, availability and flexibility, so there is no stable fare to quote. ### Do I need a reservation for the Brussels to Berlin train? The European Sleeper night train requires a separate reservation, including for Interrail or European Sleeper Pass holders. Check the ticket conditions for the daytime Eurostar and ICE itinerary you choose. ## More routes [![Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night]()Amsterdam to Berlin by trainDirect ICE trains connect Amsterdam Centraal and Berlin Hbf in around 5 hours 42 minutes, with six daily departures. Advance fares start at €37.99.]()[![Ornate guild house facades on Brussels' Grand Place]()Amsterdam to Brussels by trainDirect Eurostar from Amsterdam Centraal in 1h52, or Eurocity Direct from Amsterdam Zuid in just over two hours, up to 16 a day. Fares from €25.]()[![View of Brussels, Belgium]()Antwerp to Brussels by trainAntwerp to Brussels by train takes about 45 minutes on frequent direct SNCB InterCity trains, with a choice of three central Brussels stations.]()[![Cityscape of Basel, Switzerland]()Basel to Berlin by trainDirect daytime trains take under 7.5 hours from Basel SBB to Berlin; an ÖBB Nightjet also runs directly every evening.]()[![Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at night]()Berlin to Amsterdam by trainDirect ICE trains take about 5 hours 42 minutes to 6 hours from Berlin to Amsterdam, with DB advance fares from €37.99 and GoVolta promotional tickets from €10.]()[![Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunset]()Berlin to Barcelona by trainBerlin to Barcelona has no direct train. Via Paris, fastest trips take about 17 hours and typical trips 21 to 22 hours, changing from Paris Est to Gare de Lyon.]()[![Cityscape of Basel, Switzerland]()Berlin to Basel by trainDirect daytime ICE trains can take about 7 hours from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB; slower options may require changes or an overnight connection.]()[![Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hills]()Berlin to Bologna by trainThere are no direct Berlin to Bologna trains; journeys take about 11 to 15 hours via Munich, with fares from EUR27.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/brussels-to-berlin/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Brussels to Berlin | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Brussels to Berlin. 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