How to get from Frankfurt to Brussels
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Frankfurt to Brussels by price and travel time.
- 318 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 66 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 52m
direct
Train
€35
Cheapest
5h 55m
direct
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 52m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 318 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €24, on Tue, Oct 6.
318 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €442Checked Oct 18 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €56Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 52mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€442Checked Oct 181h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€56Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 52m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt → Bruxelles Miditrain
Deutsche Bahn·2h 52m
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 Frankfurt to Brussels
FlixBus runs 66 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 66 | 00:05 | 23:25 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 8 | 06:34 | 20:14 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 07:10 | 07:30 |
| DB ICEtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 00:25
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 02:00
- 02:20
- 03:00
- 03:20
- 04:15
- 04:35
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:40
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 10:00
- 10:15
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 15:55
- 16:00
- 16:10
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 18:25
- 22:05
- 22:25
- 22:45
- 23:05
- 23:25
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 06:34
- 08:33
- 10:34
- 12:34
- 14:34
- 16:34
- 18:33
- 20:14
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 07:10
- 07:30
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
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-Bruxelles MidiBook →
FlixBusFrankfurt-Bruxelles MidiBook →
Brussels AirlinesFrankfurt am Main-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, Brussels Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Brussels works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi, about 2h 52m. In total it's roughly €35 over 2h 52m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 2h 52m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Brussels?
66 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:25.
When is the first train from Frankfurt to Brussels?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 06:34 and the last at 20:14, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Brussels?
8 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 06:34 and 20:14.
How far is Brussels from Frankfurt?
About 318 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Brussels cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €37. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Brussels?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, Brussels Airlines.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Brussels?
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: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026