How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels

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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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 €18, and a flight costs an average of €234.

Distance: 317 km

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Bus
Flight

€139

Average price

€42

Average price

Cheapest

€392

Average price

3h 51m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 20m

Average total duration

5h 50m

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30m

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4h 31m

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Fastest

1h 31m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Brussels Airlines

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from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM7h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM7h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2610
    10:45 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:50 AMBrussels Airport
    4051One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 614 · ICE 1112
    9:10 AM3h25
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:35 PMBrussels-Midi
    601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · ICE 1112
    7:59 AM4h36
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:35 PMBrussels-Midi
    601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 820 · 28511 · ICE 1112
    9:22 AM3h13
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:35 PMBrussels-Midi
    611One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 AM7h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:35 AM7h20
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM8h25
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    3:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9398+German AirwaysKL1820
    2:15 PM8h51
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1818+Eurostar9398
    11:45 AM11h21
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1814+Eurostar9428
    7:00 AM4h06
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:06 AMBrussels-Midi
    3421One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels:

A bus is €97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels costing on average €139.

A bus is €350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels costing on average €392.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 21m.

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

The Frankfurt am Main to Brussels distance is approximately 317 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Infobus to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic to go to Brussels by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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