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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 €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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Bus
Flight

€125

Average price

€36

Average price

Cheapest

€443

Average price

5h 53m

Average total duration

5h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 1m

Average total duration

6h 31m

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30m

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6h 52m

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Fastest

3h 52m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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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
12:05AM7h15
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
07:20AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:05AM7h15
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
07:20AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2612
12:30PM1h05
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$5341One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn4493 · IC 2967 · ICE 314
10:38AM4h57
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
03:35PMBrussels-Midi
$1401One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 16
10:48AM2h47
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
01:35PMBrussels-Midi
$1611One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 316
08:48AM2h47
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
11:35AMBrussels-Midi
$1611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:25AM6h55
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
07:20AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:25AM9h35
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
10:00AMBrussels, Gare Du Midi
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:10PM8h15
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
03:25AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$631One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH902+Brussels AirlinesSN2094
09:05AM4h10
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:15PMBrussels Airport
$2001One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiLH9434+Eurostar9376
08:45AM10h21
Frankfurt am Main Airport
07:06PMBrussels-Midi
$3631One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiEN8946+Eurostar9376
08:45AM10h21
Frankfurt am Main Airport
07:06PMBrussels-Midi
$3631One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels, 90,16% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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 $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $50 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels costing on average $63 (€50).

A bus is $276 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels costing on average $290 (€229).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 54m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is approximately 196 miles (317 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains 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 am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) 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, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Gulf Air to go to Brussels by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
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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