- Must visit
Städel Museum
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 21 buses that leave Amsterdam for Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Jun 16, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 364 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $228.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $442 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $397 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $442 (€358).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $98 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€43). The journey takes 8h 40m versus 4h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 8h40 | 4:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 8h25 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 8h05 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1646 · 30484 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h15 | 6:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade | 9h45 | 6:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 7h20 | 5:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 7h40 | 6:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 8h15 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1658 · 30484 | 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 16h40 | 6:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 2:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 8h30 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 8h15 | 10:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 6h10 | 8:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 6h30 | 9:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 7h00 | 11:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 7h10 | 1:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 6h05 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 6h45 | 4:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 6h20 | 4:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h00 | 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 10h15 | 8:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h45 | 4:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 6h05 | 4:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 10h35 | 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 9h50 | 8:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 6h15 | 7:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main run on average 20 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 226 miles (364 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main trip today.
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
A favorite for families and science lovers, famous for dinosaur skeletons and extensive natural history displays.
Major contemporary and modern art exhibition hall known for high-profile temporary shows in the historic center.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with traditional-style buildings and closely linked to the city’s medieval past.
The museum embankment along the Main is ideal for scenic walks and easy access to many of the city’s top museums.
Riverside promenade popular for skyline photography, walks, and open views across the Main and central Frankfurt.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served warm with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties with protected regional status.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic local spring and summer dish strongly associated with the city.
A sour milk cheese specialty marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. It is a traditional Hessian tavern dish, especially popular with apple wine.
Two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant in the Palmengarten, known for elegant modern cuisine and polished service in a refined setting.
Classic apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and traditional Frankfurt atmosphere with communal seating.
Well-known traditional Hessian restaurant and cider house, popular for hearty regional dishes and house apple wine in a historic setting.
Prices are high by German standards, especially hotels and dining near the centre and trade fair areas.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10%; about 10% for very good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), Frankfurt am Main -> Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt am Main
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