How to travel from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, while a flight costs an average of €376.

Distance: 192 miles (310 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €61.

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

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €100.

A bus is €314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €376.

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

Bus takes on average 8h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zaventem and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 19m sooner (3h 7m by flight vs 4h 26m by car). Tickets start at around €376 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main

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

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The best way to travel from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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    11:55 AMFrankfurt am Main
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  • FlixBus
    1:30 AM10h25
    Zaventem
    11:55 AMFrankfurt am Main
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  • FlixBus
    1:30 AM10h25
    Zaventem
    11:55 AMFrankfurt am Main
    591One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zaventem and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €61.

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

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €100.

A bus is €314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €376.

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

Bus takes on average 8h 56m.

The distance from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 192 miles (310 km).
The average frequency per day from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Frankfurt am Main 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 Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with De Lijn to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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