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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
$34
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Metzingen 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 Metzingen to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 2 buses that leave Metzingen for Frankfurt am Main 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 181 km distance in an average of 8 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 10 h 5 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 train as it is the most popular option from Metzingen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $171 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Metzingen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metzingen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metzingen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $171 (€140).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (2h 0m by bus vs 2h 52m by car) and save roughly $8 (€6) compared to fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $41 (€34)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
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 04:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Metzingen to Frankfurt am Main buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:45 AM Metzingen | 6h40 | 11:25 AM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Metzingen to Frankfurt am Main run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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A top skyline viewpoint that has become especially popular for sunset photos and sweeping views over the financial district.
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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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