How to get from Brussels to Frankfurt
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Brussels to Frankfurt by price and travel time.
- 318 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 50 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h
direct
Flight
€292
Cheapest
5h 35m
direct
Bus
€23
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Frankfurt. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 318 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
318 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €275Checked Oct 18 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 48mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€275Checked Oct 181h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€58Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 48m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels Airport → Frankfurt am Mainflight
Brussels Airlines·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Brussels to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 50 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:20 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 50 | 04:20 | 22:30 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 8 | 06:23 | 20:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 17:55 | 17:55 |
| DB ICEtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 04:20
- 05:20
- 06:10
- 06:20
- 06:35
- 06:50
- 07:13
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 07:40
- 08:20
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 09:25
- 10:20
- 10:25
- 11:20
- 11:25
- 12:20
- 13:55
- 14:15
- 14:55
- 15:15
- 15:55
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 20:30
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 22:30
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 06:23
- 08:25
- 10:25
- 12:25
- 14:25
- 16:22
- 18:25
- 20:25
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 17:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Brussels AirlinesBrussels Airport-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBruxelles Midi-FrankfurtBook →
LufthansaBrussels Airport-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBruxelles Midi-FrankfurtBook →On this route you travel with Brussels Airlines, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Frankfurt works
Start with a Brussels Airlines flight from Brussels to Frankfurt, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €275 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Frankfurt?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:20 and the last at 22:30, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Frankfurt?
50 a day with FlixBus, between 04:20 and 22:30.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Frankfurt leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Brussels to Frankfurt?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 06:23 and the last at 20:25, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Brussels to Frankfurt?
8 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 06:23 and 20:25.
Which station does the train from Brussels to Frankfurt leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with Deutsche Bahn, according to the published timetable.
How far is Frankfurt from Brussels?
About 318 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Frankfurt cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €28. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Brussels to Frankfurt?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Frankfurt?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Brussels and Frankfurt?
Brussels is BRU and Frankfurt is FRA, so this route is usually written BRU to FRA.
Which operators run Brussels to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with Brussels Airlines, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Brussels to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 48m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Brussels Airlines
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026