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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €199.
Distance: 317 km
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€133 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €330 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main
Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main.

You can get to Frankfurt am Main from Brussels 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Brussels and Frankfurt am Main is a coach with an average price of €14.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a coach costs €198 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €212.
A coach is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €53.
The quickest way to travel from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 6 h.
Train takes 2 h 51 min on average.
The distance between Brussels and Frankfurt am Main is around 317 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main is:
- 21 coaches a day.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Frankfurt am Main from Brussels as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main:
- Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) to Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Most travellers who buy a plane ticket from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main depart from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Most travellers board their train from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main:
- You can go to Frankfurt am Main from Brussels by coach with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €14 with Ourbus from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main on Omio.
- You can go to Frankfurt am Main from Brussels by plane with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or KLM Cityhopper. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €230 with KLM Cityhopper from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main on Omio.
- You can travel to Frankfurt am Main from Brussels by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €53 with Deutsche Bahn from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- You can find 8 direct coaches per day to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus.
- You can find 6 direct flights per day to take to Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa or Brussels Airlines.
- You can check for a direct train to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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