How to travel from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main

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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

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€29

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€330

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3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

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7h 24m

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4h 18m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 1.9kg

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from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM7h10
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
11:25PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM7h10
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
11:25PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1007
09:00AM1h00
Brussels Airport
10:00AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
4451One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 315
12:25PM2h48
Brussels-Midi
03:13PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
981One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 15
10:25AM2h48
Brussels-Midi
01:13PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1181One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 13
08:25AM2h48
Brussels-Midi
11:13AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM7h30
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
11:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:20AM9h15
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
10:35AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
371One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1702 · KL1817
08:05AM3h00
Brussels Airport
11:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2691One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1700 · KL1817
06:15AM4h50
Brussels Airport
11:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2691One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1706 · KL1821
02:45PM3h10
Brussels Airport
05:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2691One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main? Many Omio customers who go from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne from Frankfurt am Main, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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