- 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 08
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$19
Fastest journey on Sep 08
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
2 h 44 m
Buses on Sep 08
21
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 21 buses from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main, including 21 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct buses cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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 train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $164 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg 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 Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $143 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $164 (€133).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€17) compared to roughly $42 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 33m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 12:05AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:00 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 2h45 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h35 | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 2h45 | 1:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 4h35 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 4h05 | 2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h30 | 4:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 4h00 | 7:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h30 | 6:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h15 | 8:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 4h00 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h30 | 11:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h15 | 1:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h40 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 2h45 | 2:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h10 | 3:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 2h45 | 4:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 2:45 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 2h40 | 5:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h35 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h05 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h10 | 8:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 3h30 | 9:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:35 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.
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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main buses use the Nürnberg, ZOB 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 Nuremberg and Frankfurt am Main bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nürnberg, ZOB is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Bakery (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg, ZOB.
Available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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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