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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Frankfurt by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train
    6h 39m
    €108–441

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Fürth Main Stationbus bus N884
    12h 4m
    €58–94

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Koblenz Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain train 91 / ...
    3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train
    10h 15m
    €80–318

  4. Drive 557.1 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Frankfurtcar car 557.1 km
    5h 2m
    €85–123

  5. Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane plane BRU - NUE
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train
    8h 21m
    €120–297

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BRU - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train
    7h 29m
    €115–349

Brussels to Frankfurt by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, Markt Bibart, and Markt Bibart in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Fürth Main Station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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