The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£144
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi will cost around £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 35 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Brussels-Midi every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 1 m 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.
ICE 920 · S19 · 91896 · S4123:229h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:05Brussels-Midi£451One-way4 changes
ICE 920 · 26800 · S41 · IC 53023:229h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:05Brussels-Midi£521One-way3 changes
29532 · Bus 82159 · RB 5943 · IC 212719:2412h04Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:28Brussels-Midi£781One-way3 changes
4759 · IC 2347 · 5132 · IC 462820:3811h50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:28Brussels-Midi£881One-way4 changes
S8 · IC 2347 · 5132 · IC 462820:1712h11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:28Brussels-Midi£881One-way4 changes
ICE 31820:143h21Frankfurt (Main) Hbf23:35Brussels-Midi£1481One-way0 changes
ICE 124 · S19 · 92044 · ICE 1413:363h59Frankfurt (Main) Hbf17:35Brussels-Midi£1431One-way3 changes
ICE 126 · S19 · 91996 · ICE 31411:344h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf15:35Brussels-Midi£2971One-way3 changes
ICE 128 · S19 · 91990 · ICE 169:344h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf13:35Brussels-Midi£2021One-way3 changes
ICE 220 · S19 · 92008 · ICE 3167:344h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:35Brussels-Midi£1431One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £127.
Distance: 317 km
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£110 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £282 Average Price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 2518 · ICE 18 | Delayed 2:46 4:46Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h49 | 7:40 7:40Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
ICE 920 · 26800 · S41 · IC 530 | 23:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h43 | 9:05 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
ICE 920 · Bus RE1X · S41 · IC 530 | 23:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h43 | 9:05 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
ICE 2518 · ICE 18 | On time 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h49 | 9:35 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
ICE 18 | On time 5:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h16 | 9:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 222 · S19 · 91980 · ICE 18 | On time 5:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h01 | 9:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
ICE 9558 · Bus 82117 · IC 2133 | On time 5:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h34 | 13:28 Brussels-Midi | 2 changes | |
ICE 316 | On time 7:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h13 | 11:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 220 · S19 · 92008 · ICE 316 | On time 7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h01 | 11:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
ICE 16 | On time 9:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h17 | 13:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 128 · S19 · 91990 · ICE 16 | On time 9:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h01 | 13:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
ICE 314 | On time 11:16 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h19 | 15:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 126 · S19 · 91996 · ICE 314 | On time 11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h01 | 15:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
ICE 14 | On time 13:16 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h19 | 17:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 124 · S19 · 92044 · ICE 14 | On time 13:36 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 17:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
S9 · ICE 9496 | On time 14:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 19:35 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
ICE 122 · S19 · 92024 · ICE 9496 | On time 15:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h01 | 19:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
ICE 10 | On time 18:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h03 | 22:36 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 620 · S19 · 92032 · S41 | 19:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h39 | 5:47 Brussels-Midi | 4 changes | |
29532 · Bus 82159 · RB 5943 · IC 2127 | 19:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h04 | 7:28 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
ICE 120 · 26434 · 18974 · Bus 16312 | On time 19:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h13 | 5:47 Brussels-Midi | 5 changes | |
ICE 693 · ICE 1090 · Bus 82159 · RB 5943 | On time 19:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h38 | 7:28 Brussels-Midi | 4 changes | |
ICE 528 · 10166 · 20094 · 32281 | On time 20:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h40 | 5:47 Brussels-Midi | 6 changes | |
ICE 318 | 20:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h21 | 23:35 Brussels-Midi | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 318 · 26834 · 18978 · IC 2827 | On time 20:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h33 | 5:47 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
ICE 318 · 26834 · 18978 · 18906 | On time 20:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h51 | 8:05 Brussels-Midi | 4 changes | |
S8 · IC 2347 · 5132 · IC 4628 | 20:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h11 | 8:28 Brussels-Midi | 4 changes | |
4759 · IC 2347 · 5132 · IC 4628 | 20:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h50 | 8:28 Brussels-Midi | 4 changes | |
ICE 1554 · ICE 512 · 26834 · 18978 | 20:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h04 | 5:47 Brussels-Midi | 4 changes | |
ICE 526 · 10934 · 18982 · 32005 | On time 21:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h57 | 8:05 Brussels-Midi | 5 changes | |
ICE 526 · 26836 · 18982 · 32005 | On time 21:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h57 | 8:05 Brussels-Midi | 5 changes | |
ICE 526 · 26438 · 18982 · 32005 | On time 21:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h57 | 8:05 Brussels-Midi | 5 changes | |
4266 · ICE 910 · 10934 · 18982 | 21:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h56 | 8:05 Brussels-Midi | 6 changes | |
4266 · ICE 910 · 26836 · 18982 | 21:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h56 | 8:05 Brussels-Midi | 6 changes | |
4266 · ICE 910 · S19 · 92036 | 21:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h56 | 8:05 Brussels-Midi | 7 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 317 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 317 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 4:34 |
Last train 22:22 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi trainsDeutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Brussels-Midi from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels-Midi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Brussels-Midi
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Brussels-Midi trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Brussels-Midi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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