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Brussels to Frankfurt am Main by train
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Cheapest Price AU$52.56
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30 days in advance AU$89.79
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First train06:23
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Last train20:25
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 57m
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Distance317 kilometres
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Trains per day12
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Avg. journey time3hr 8m
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Train operators
Travelling from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main by train
Want to know how to get from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main take around 2 hours and 57 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 317 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Brussels is scheduled to depart at around 06:23. The last departure is usually at around 20:25. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 12 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 57 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$52.56.
We think any time is a great time to visit Frankfurt am Main, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Frankfurt am Main.
Is there a direct train from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main?
Yes, there is a direct train from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main.
How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main?
The Brussels to Frankfurt am Main train travel takes about 2 hours and 57 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Brussels to Frankfurt am Main train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Frankfurt am Main leaving Brussels at around 06:23 and the last train leaving at around 20:25. This is the same at the weekend.
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ICE
Deutsche Bahn (DB) runs direct trains each day from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main. These trains serve Cologne along the way. Additional connections between Brussels and Frankfurt are available with a change of train at Cologne, but this normally adds considerably to the fare. So our advice is to take the direct train if you possibly can.
The direct Brussels to Frankfurt route is served by modern ICE trains.
Brussels to Frankfurt am Main
The direct ICE trains from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main take about three hours for the journey. These trains stop five to eight times along the way. In Brussels these services depart from Brussels Midi and then also stop at Brussels Nord. In Frankfurt trains stop first at the airport station, then continue to the city centre station (Hauptbahnhof) where they terminate.
The route east from Brussels initially traverses the flat lands of Brabant to reach Liège-Guillemins station. East from Liège, the train cuts in tunnels through hilly country to reach the German border just before Aachen. Beyond Aachen, the train speeds east to the Rhineland city of Cologne, arriving at the city’s main station (the Hauptbahnhof). From Cologne, the train continues along a new high-speed line to Frankfurt.