There are 6 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Fly, train
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Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof
Cheapest
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Frankfurt central train station
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof
Train
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof
Train via Cologne
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koeln Hbf
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Siegen Hbf
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Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Giessen
Bus
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Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
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Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wetzlar Fernbushaltestelle Philipsstraße
Drive
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Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald by train and bus
The journey time between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Fernwald is around 5h 53m and covers a distance of around 483 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 39m. Operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Deutsche Bahn Regional and others, the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald service departs from Brussels Airport - Zaventem and arrives in Fernwald-Steinbach Lahnstraße. Typically 89 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 28m.
The quickest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald is to fly and train which costs €85 - €330 and takes 3h 7m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Fernwald is 304 km. The road distance is 380.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald, including transfers.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 28m.
The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald is 380 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald.
Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
There are 48+ hotels available in Fernwald. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 304.4 km
- Duration: 3h 7m
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Fernwald, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald via Bruxelles-Nord, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Gießen Bahnhof, and Gießen Bahnhof in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Fernwald via Bruxelles-Nord, Brussels-North train station, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Wetzlar Fernbushaltestelle Philipsstraße, Wetzlar, Giessen, and Gießen Bahnhof in around 8h 28m.

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Köln Hbf to Siegen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- 0800 44 33 700
- Website
- hlb-online.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Giessen
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
Train from Siegen Hbf to Giessen
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €28
- 1st Class
- €30 - €45

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wetzlar Fernbushaltestelle Philipsstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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