The cheapest and fastest buses from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hanover 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 Hanover to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 9 buses that leave Hanover for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, Dec 21, 8 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 261 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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, train, and flight for Hanover to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €98.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price | €118 Average price |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Hanover to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:23PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Live departures
Hanover to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hanover 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 | 9:25 PM Hanover Central Station | 4h15 | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:23 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h37 | 5:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Hanover Central Station | 5h20 | 3:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Hanover Central Station | 4h40 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Citylines from Hanover to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Hanover to Frankfurt am Main with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Citylines for as low as $23 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover 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 Hanover Central Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse, located 1.9 miles (3 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- 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 Hanover to Frankfurt am Main
- 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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