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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
13
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 $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 13 buses that leave Bonn for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, Dec 21, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bonn to Frankfurt am Main
Omio 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bonn to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Live departures
Bonn to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bonn to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 7:40 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h15 | 9:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h20 | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 (Amsterdam -> Prague) | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h50 | 9:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h20 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h00 | 10:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h15 | 11:35 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 1h55 | 11:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| FlixBus | 2:20 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h10 | 4:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main
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Buses from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 1h 55m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Bonn to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Bonn to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses Bonn to Frankfurt
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.
Which bus companies travel from Bonn to Frankfurt?
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.
How long does the bus journey from Bonn to Frankfurt take?
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.
How often can you take the bus from Bonn to Frankfurt?
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.
Bus stations on the route Bonn - Frankfurt?
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.
FAQs: Bus from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main
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.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bonn, Museumsmeile, which is located around 2.5 miles (4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), located 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Römer, a historic city hall with medieval architecture located in the heart of Frankfurt's old town
- Städel Museum, an art museum featuring a vast collection of European artworks from the Middle Ages to the present
- Palmengarten, a large botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species in themed greenhouses and outdoor areas
- Goethe House, the birthplace of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, now a museum dedicated to his life and works
- Frankfurt Cathedral, a Gothic-style church with a rich history and stunning architecture.
- Main Tower, a skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views of the city
- Explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle, an indoor market offering a variety of local and international foods
- Visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, home to an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and natural exhibits
- Take a leisurely walk along the River Main and enjoy the scenic views
- Experience the lively atmosphere of the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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