- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$237
Average price
$257
Fastest journey
1 d 19 h
Average duration
1 d 19 h 18 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1885 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Humberto Delgado Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Humberto Delgado Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $237.
Of the 2 buses that leave Humberto Delgado Airport for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 1885 km distance in an average of 1 d 19 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 19 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 d 19 h 35 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Humberto Delgado Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 1171 miles (1885 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$157 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $445 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 10m Average total duration 35h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Humberto Delgado Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Humberto Delgado Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $212 (€173).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 40m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 40h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 43h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 43h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 38h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 43h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 38h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
The table below shows live departures for Humberto Delgado Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf buses for today, Saturday, June 20. 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 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 38h05 | 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Humberto Delgado Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 35h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $103 (€84) but you can travel from only $101 (€83) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 1171 miles (1885 km) distance in 38h 5m.
Distance 1171 miles (1885 km) |
Average bus duration 35h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€84) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 38h 5m |
First bus 4:10 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
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Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station and city center, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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