- Must visit
Städel Museum
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bonn 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 Bonn to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 8 buses that leave Bonn for Frankfurt am Main on Fri, Jun 19, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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 Bonn to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 2h 15m versus 2h 1m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Bonn to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:25 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h00 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h20 | 11:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 1h55 | 1:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h15 | 1:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h10 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h20 | 11:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h20 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h50 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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 contemporary art on the Museumsufer.
Major exhibition hall for temporary art shows, especially popular for high-profile international exhibitions in the old town area.
A favorite for families and science lovers, famous for dinosaur skeletons and extensive natural history collections.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, rebuilt with traditional character and surrounded by major sights, making it the city’s classic starting point.
The rebuilt old town quarter blends reconstructed timber houses, museums, shops, and lanes that have become highly popular with visitors.
A top skyline viewpoint that has become especially popular for sunset photos and sweeping views over the financial district.
A cold herb sauce made with seven fresh herbs, traditionally served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is one of Frankfurt’s best-known regional specialties.
Frankfurt’s traditional tart apple wine, usually served in a ribbed glass. It is the city’s signature drink and central to local tavern culture.
A thin smoked pork sausage with protected regional status, typically served with mustard, bread, and potato salad. It is a classic Frankfurt snack.
One of Frankfurt’s best-known fine dining restaurants, offering refined modern cuisine in an elegant setting near the Palmengarten.
A long-established local tavern serving Hessian comfort food and apple wine. It is popular for an authentic neighborhood atmosphere and reliable regional dishes.
Frankfurt’s iconic indoor market hall with many established stalls for local sausages, cheeses, pastries, and casual regional bites in a lively setting.
Prices are high by German standards, especially hotels and dining in the centre, but transit and bakeries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Little or no tip is fine for counter service.
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Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), Frankfurt am Main -> Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt am Main
The bus Bonn - Frankfurt connection is not only very popular with holidaymakers travelling to Germany, but also with business people. Both cities are important business locations, and many people commute daily on this route. But Bonn and Frankfurt also have a lot to offer holidaymakers. In winter as in summer both destinations are popular with many tourists. To make it as easy as possible for all these people to travel between the cities, there are several bus connections every day.
The buses between Bonn and Frankfurt are operated exclusively by Flixbus and RegioJet. Flixbus is one of the largest bus companies in Europe and connects most major cities with each other. RegioJet, on the other hand, is a Czech railway company that now also offers many buses.
In case of a direct journey the connection with the bus Bonn -Frankfurt takes about 2:30 hours. The route is almost 170 kilometres long and runs along the A3. A bus ride is one of the easiest ways to travel between the two cities. Both Flixbus and RegioJet operate direct Buses Bonn to Frankfurt. The journey time varies depending on the traffic situation by about 30 minutes.
Flixbus operates around 5 to 6 Buses Bonn to Frankfurt every day. The first buses usually leave Bonn very early in the morning. So there are sometimes the first connections before 4 o'clock in the morning. If you don't want to get up so early, you will also find many buses in the morning and afternoon. RegioJet buses usually depart around 20:30 in the evening.
At which bus station does the bus depart in Bonn? The buses of Flixbus and RegioJet depart in Bonn at the bus stop on the Museumsmeile. The station is very centrally located near the Rhine. It is only 100 meters from Bonn UN Campus station. The bus station is outdoors and has no shops or restaurants, so travellers should bring their own food with them.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Frankfurt? If you take the Flixbus from Bonn to Frankfurt, you will arrive at the central buses station. It is located next to the main railway station and therefore directly in the city centre. From the station, the subway runs to all parts of the city. The RegioJet buses, on the other hand, travel to Frankfurt airport, making them ideal for travellers flying from Frankfurt on holiday.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bonn to Frankfurt am Main buses use the Bonn, Museumsmeile to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36). Use this guide to compare Bonn and Frankfurt am Main bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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