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Travel from Brussels to Frankfurt (Main) Messe by train in 4 hours 8 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Brussels to Frankfurt (Main) Messe by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Brussels to Frankfurt (Main) Messe by train is 5 hours 35 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours 8 minutes. Around 15 trains per day travel the 195 miles (314 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way to Frankfurt (Main) Messe. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with DB or ÖBB, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Brussels to Frankfurt (Main) Messe in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. You can check prices from Brussels to Frankfurt (Main) Messe in our Journey Planner.
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Brussels to Frankfurt (Main) Messe by train
| First train | 00:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:56 | |
| Departure station | Brussels | |
| Arrival station | Frankfurt (Main) Messe | |
| Journey time | From 4h 8m | |
| Distance | 195 miles (314 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB trains from Brussels to Frankfurt (Main) Messe
Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB
The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.
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ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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- Trains in Austria
Cheap train tickets from Brussels to Frankfurt (Main) Messe
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Brussels to Frankfurt (Main) Messe by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.