- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s premier fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice on the Museumsufer and one of the city’s cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
9 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 32 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
519 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan 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 Milan to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 19 buses that leave Milan for Frankfurt am Main on Sat, May 30, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct buses cover the 519 km distance in an average of 10 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $222 Average price |
10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $175 (€141).
A bus is $155 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $222 (€179).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 51m.
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Frankfurt am Main buses for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 12h15 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 13h25 | 5:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 10h50 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 11h30 | 6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 14h40 | 10:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 12h45 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 11h15 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 13h15 | 3:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:35 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 18h20 | 9:55 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 14h40 | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
51065 · 51511 | 5:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 21h10 | 2:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
94742 · 30480 | 6:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h10 | 5:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 10h50 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 10h30 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 9h35 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 10h55 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 12h10 | 11:55 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 12h40 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
57202 · 30482 | 11:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 24h00 | 11:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milan to Frankfurt am Main run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 322 miles (519 km) distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 322 miles (519 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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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.
Frankfurt’s premier fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice on the Museumsufer and one of the city’s cultural highlights.
One of Germany’s most famous natural history museums, especially popular for its dinosaur skeletons and family-friendly science displays.
Leading contemporary art museum known for its bold architecture and strong postwar and modern collections. Ideal for visitors interested in cutting-edge exhibitions.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with reconstructed timber-frame houses and key civic landmarks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römerberg and the cathedral, blending historic character with modern reconstruction. Very popular for photos and strolling.
Riverside museum district on both banks of the Main, ideal for walking, architecture, and cultural stops. One of Frankfurt’s signature urban areas.
Thin smoked pork sausages with protected regional status, traditionally gently heated and served with bread, mustard, and potato salad.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually mixed with sour cream or yogurt and served with eggs or boiled potatoes.
A tangy sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. A classic apple wine tavern snack strongly associated with Hesse.
Upscale dining venue with skyline views, refined modern cuisine, and a special-occasion atmosphere in one of Frankfurt’s landmark towers.
Classic Sachsenhausen apple wine tavern known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and other Frankfurt staples in a lively traditional setting.
Well-known historic Ebbelwoi restaurant serving hearty Hessian dishes such as Handkäs, ribs, and apple wine in a rustic atmosphere.
Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, but supermarkets and transit stay reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually by telling the total when paying.
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