The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 7 buses that leave Brussels for Frankfurt am Main on Sat, Apr 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct buses cover the 317 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest buses will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4740 · 304848:10 PM10h00Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:15 PM7h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$741One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM7h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$751One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM9h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$981One-way1 transfer
50324 · 3048211:30 AM12h25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$981One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:15 PM7h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$741One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM7h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM7h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$751One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM9h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$981One-way1 transfer
4740 · 304848:10 PM10h00Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$531One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $285.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $381 Average price |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Brussels to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:11AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 13h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Live departures
Brussels to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 7h30 | 9:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 7h10 | 9:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4740 · 30484 | 6:10 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 10h00 | 4:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 7h20 | 3:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4744 · 34152 | 9:35 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 13h20 | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 9h15 | 8:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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1608 · 30480 | 1:11 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 13h29 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
50324 · 30482 | 9:30 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 12h25 | 9:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 6h 34m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 34m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus from Brussels to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Brussels to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main: Journey Details
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a nnumber of bus companies offering both domestic and international routes. Direct buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main are operated by Eurolines, with three departures a day, at just after 6:00 and 7:00 a.m., and around 8:30 p.m. Journey time is approximately 6 hours. Flixbus and Megabus also have several departures a day, with a connection at Cologne. Buses run from the early hours until just before midnight, with journey times of between 7 and 16 hours.
Return buses from Frankfurt to Brussels are also available.
Taking the Bus from Brussels
Buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main depart from Bruxelles Nord, a bus and train station in Brussels' North Quarter business district. Bruxelles Nord is on the Metro system, and served by De Lijn and MIVB local buses. Brussels has weekend night services, Noctis buses, but these do not run to Bruxelles Nord. Taxi ranks are located at both the bus and train stations.
Getting into Frankfurt am Main by Bus
Frankfurt am Main, with its futuristic skyline, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse. Römer square and museums lining the River Main are popular destinations for Frankfurt's many visitors, while less frequented districts, such as Sachsenhausen and Bockenheim, are full of charming 19th century streets and tranquil parks. Frankfurt attractions include the Museum of World Culture, the Archaeological Museum and Goethe's House Museum. Buses from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main arrive at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, or main train station. Under and overground U-Bahn trains, trams and buses make up Frankfurt's inner city transport network, while S-Bahn trains serve the suburbs and outlying areas. Frankfurt am Main has regular night bus services and taxi ranks are found at both the bus and train station.
FAQs: Bus from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Römer, a historic city hall with medieval architecture located in the heart of Frankfurt's old town
- Städel Museum, an art museum featuring a vast collection of European artworks from the Middle Ages to the present
- Palmengarten, a large botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species in themed greenhouses and outdoor areas
- Goethe House, the birthplace of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, now a museum dedicated to his life and works
- Frankfurt Cathedral, a Gothic-style church with a rich history and stunning architecture.
- Main Tower, a skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views of the city
- Explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle, an indoor market offering a variety of local and international foods
- Visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, home to an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and natural exhibits
- Take a leisurely walk along the River Main and enjoy the scenic views
- Experience the lively atmosphere of the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
- Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
- Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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