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Major railway museum in Schaerbeek with historic locomotives, immersive displays, and Belgian rail heritage exhibits. A strong museum option reachable from the airport area via Brussels.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 9 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Airport will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Airport without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $360 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Airport:
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Airport costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $310 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Airport costing on average $360 (€290).
Other travel options to Brussels Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $76 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 7h 10m versus 4h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Airport buses for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 9:55 PM Frankfurt am Main | 11h55 | 9:50 AM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h10 | 12:30 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h50 | 12:30 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 12h20 | 6:35 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h10 | 6:40 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h40 | 9:15 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h25 | 9:15 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h10 | 12:40 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h10 | 12:40 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h30 | 2:05 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h55 | 2:05 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 192 miles (309 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 192 miles (309 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 4:15 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
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