- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
CHF23
Average ticket price on Sep 19
CHF30
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
8 h
Buses on Sep 19
11
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 CHF30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF23.
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 an average ticket price of CHF45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF45, while a train costs an average of CHF76.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF45 Average price Cheapest | CHF76 Average price | CHF52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m 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 CHF31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF76.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around CHF45 compared to roughly CHF52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF7. The journey takes 7h 48m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price CHF28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price CHF34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF21 |
The table below shows live departures for Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Friday, September 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 · 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 | 10:25 AM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 10h05 | 8:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 9h50 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 9h25 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 11h00 | 1:10 AM 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 10h05 | 2:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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 | 10h20 | 6:30 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 | |
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Buses from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF26 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF26 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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.
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Museum in Goethe’s birthplace presenting the writer’s life, era, and manuscripts; essential for literary and cultural history fans.
Large natural history museum with dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and strong geology exhibits; excellent for all ages.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römer and cathedral, blending historic layouts with new architecture; ideal for strolling and photos.
Frankfurt’s riverside museum district and promenade, perfect for walking, major museums, and skyline views across the Main.
Large inner-city palm garden with themed greenhouses and landscaped grounds; a relaxing break from museums and shopping.
Green sauce made with seven fresh herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a Frankfurt classic with protected regional status.
Pork sausage lightly smoked and traditionally served hot with potato salad, sauerkraut, or bread. It is one of Frankfurt’s signature sausages.
Pressed and cured pork sausage, often sliced and served cold with bread, mustard, and pickles. It is a staple in Frankfurt cider taverns.
Two Michelin-starred dining with creative modern cuisine, extensive wine pairings, and a formal fine dining experience.
Refined restaurant in the old opera house area, known for modern European cuisine, polished service, and an elegant dining room.
Historic apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for Apfelwein, green sauce, and classic Frankfurt dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey during trade fairs, but dining and public transport are reasonable for most tourists.
Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is common for cafes.
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Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) -> Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
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.

Most Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main buses use the Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof 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 Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt am Main bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
Available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof: Basic accessibility features present.
Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz is 3 km from Friedrichshafen city centre. Public transport options include:
Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz.
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz.
Available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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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