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ITBrussels to Frankfurt Train & Bus Tickets
From Brussels (Belgium) to Frankfurt (Germany) · about 389 km
See prices for Brussels → Frankfurt
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Brussels to Frankfurt, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €17.48 for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 6 h 42 min (10 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 30 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Brussels to Frankfurt: what to expect
Brussels and Frankfurt are about 389 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Belgium to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 389 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Brussels–Frankfurt tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €17.98, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Frankfurt
- Frankfurt's skyscraper skyline earned the city the nickname 'Mainhattan'. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Frankfurt Book Fair is described as the world's largest book fair. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Frankfurt Cathedral's spire was built to Madern Gerthener's plans in 1415 and is 95 metres tall. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Brussels to Frankfurt
How long does the journey from Brussels to Frankfurt take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 6 h 42 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Brussels to Frankfurt?
The lowest fare seen recently is €17.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €17.98). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Brussels to Frankfurt?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.