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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. 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 €11, and a flight costs an average of €229.
Distance: 317 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€125 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €443 Average price |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels
Travel to Brussels 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 Frankfurt am Main to Brussels.
There are 3 travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a coach, which costs on average €15.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels:
A coach is €207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels costing on average €222.
Taking a coach costs €33 less than taking a train, which costs on average €49 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Brussels from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 15 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 2 min of travel time.
The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is approximately 317 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is:
- 23 coaches a day.
- 22 flights per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Brussels from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Brussels:
- Most travellers take a coach from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Most travellers who book a plane ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Brussels Airport.
- Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels depart from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Brussels-Midi.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels:
- You can take a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for €15 with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels.
- You can travel by plane to Brussels from Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or KLM Cityhopper, and you can find KLM Cityhopper Frankfurt am Main to Brussels tickets for €247 on Omio.
- You can go to Brussels from Frankfurt am Main by train with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You'll see cheap train tickets for €49 with Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 8 direct coaches a day to Brussels with FlixBus.
- You'll find 6 direct flights a day to Brussels with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2).
- You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Brussels with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Direct services to Brussels 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 trip.
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