Cheapest
Average
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Fastest Journey
14 h 15 m
Average
14 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
317 km
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.
Distance | 197 miles (317 km) | |
Average bus duration | 6 h 25 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $27 (€24) | |
Bus frequency | 4 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day | |
Bus companies | Deutsche Bahn, Eurolines France, Croatia Bus d. O. O. BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, DTG Deutsche Touring GmbH, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar or Alsa |
Buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main cover the 197 miles (317 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 25 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Eurolines France, Croatia Bus d. O. O. BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, DTG Deutsche Touring GmbH, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar or Alsa. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $27 (€24), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $22 (€20). Travelers depart most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1).
You can travel by bus to Frankfurt am Main from Brussels with Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus for as low as $22 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of bus services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your bus from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of buses such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain buses.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FlixBus from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main bus information:
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a nnumber of bus companies offering both domestic and international routes. Direct buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main are operated by Eurolines, with three departures a day, at just after 6:00 and 7:00 a.m., and around 8:30 p.m. Journey time is approximately 6 hours. Flixbus and Megabus also have several departures a day, with a connection at Cologne. Buses run from the early hours until just before midnight, with journey times of between 7 and 16 hours.
Return buses from Frankfurt to Brussels are also available.
Buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main depart from Bruxelles Nord, a bus and train station in Brussels' North Quarter business district. Bruxelles Nord is on the Metro system, and served by De Lijn and MIVB local buses. Brussels has weekend night services, Noctis buses, but these do not run to Bruxelles Nord. Taxi ranks are located at both the bus and train stations.
Frankfurt am Main, with its futuristic skyline, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse. Römer square and museums lining the River Main are popular destinations for Frankfurt's many visitors, while less frequented districts, such as Sachsenhausen and Bockenheim, are full of charming 19th century streets and tranquil parks. Frankfurt attractions include the Museum of World Culture, the Archaeological Museum and Goethe's House Museum. Buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main arrive at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, or main train station. Under and overground U-Bahn trains, trams and buses make up Frankfurt's inner city transport network, while S-Bahn trains serve the suburbs and outlying areas. Frankfurt am Main has regular night bus services and taxi ranks are found at both the bus and train station.
Travel between Brussels, Belgium and Frankfurt am Main, Germany by bus is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 6/28/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is: Fully open
Reentry to Belgium is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
What are the requirements?
The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 6/27/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Brussels from Frankfurt am Main here.
Some of the Brussels bus stations to Frankfurt am Main you can start your journey from include Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Brussels-Noord and Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès). Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Frankfurt am Main include Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1), Frankfurt am Main, Hbf Mannheimer Str. And Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and arriving in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1).
Passengers board their bus most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and travel around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center to this bus station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1) and need to travel approximately 9.4 miles (15.1 km) from the bus station to the city center in Frankfurt am Main.
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