- 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
$33
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 58 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 5h 22m versus 4h 42m 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 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 10h05 | 3:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 9h40 | 2:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz | 11h00 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 10h15 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 9h55 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 9h50 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 10h20 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 12h00 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 11h10 | 8:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 8h25 | 6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 7h45 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 6h55 | 8:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 11h25 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Friedrichshafen 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.

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