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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: 196 miles (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 |
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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
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There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Brussels from Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels:
Taking a bus costs $230 (€207) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $247 (€222) for the same trip.
A bus is $37 (€33) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels costing on average $54 (€49).
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 bus 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 197 miles (317 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is:
- Around 23 buses per day.
- 22 flights a day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus or 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:
- Buses most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Brussels at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels most often leave from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels:
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Brussels. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Frankfurt am Main to Brussels tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
- Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or KLM Cityhopper can take you to Brussels by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for KLM Cityhopper from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels for $274 (€247).
- Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen can get you to Brussels by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels for $54 (€49) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 8 direct buses per day.
- Direct flights with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) with 6 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Frankfurt am Main and Brussels.
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