- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s flagship art museum, famous for its major European painting collection from the Old Masters to contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
15 h
Average duration
15 h 30 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
817 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 23 buses that leave Budapest for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Sun, Jun 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 817 km distance in an average of 15 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 15 h 50 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $256 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 58m Average total duration 15h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $184 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $256 (€209).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 58m.
Bus takes on average 15h 28m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€59) compared to roughly $213 (€173) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $140 (€114). The journey takes 15h 28m versus 9h 46m 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, Karat-S, Citylines.
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 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:15 AM Budapest | 15h20 | 12:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Budapest | 21h15 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Budapest | 18h00 | 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Budapest | 15h40 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Budapest | 18h00 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h20 | 7:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 19h50 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h15 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h35 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h15 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h00 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 15h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:50, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 507 miles (817 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 507 miles (817 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 8:50 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main Airport trip today.
Frankfurt’s flagship art museum, famous for its major European painting collection from the Old Masters to contemporary works.
One of Germany’s best natural history museums, widely known for dinosaur skeletons and biodiversity collections.
Museum in a historic villa with an outstanding sculpture collection from antiquity to the modern era, set by the River Main.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, rebuilt with traditional character and surrounded by major sights and museums.
The old town area around Römerberg and the New Old Town, ideal for walking among reconstructed historic lanes.
High-rise viewpoint with one of the best panoramic views of Frankfurt’s skyline and surrounding region.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with mustard, bread, and potato salad. A classic specialty from Frankfurt.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. A defining local dish.
A regional sour milk cheese marinated with onions and vinegar. It is a traditional Hessian tavern snack with a strong local identity.
Well-known traditional restaurant in the city forest near the airport, popular for Hessian specialties, apple wine, and rustic atmosphere.
Established steakhouse and grill near Frankfurt Airport, known for premium meat, business dining, and polished contemporary atmosphere.
Modern all-day restaurant at the airport area offering international dishes and a comfortable upscale hotel dining setting.
Airport prices are above city averages. Meals, coffee, and convenience items cost more than in central Frankfurt.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips for taxi drivers are appreciated; tipping is not expected for quick counter service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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