- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s flagship art museum, famous for its major European painting collection from the Old Masters to contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
8 h 39 m
Average duration
11 h 4 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport without transferring at least once.
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30484Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $237 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $127 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $214 (€172).
A bus is $150 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $237 (€190).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 1m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). 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.
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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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 11:22AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 12h13 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 11h38 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 02:56PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 05:29PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 12h21 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 06:54PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h56 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for today, 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 · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 13h55 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 17h20 | 5:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 18h00 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 14h30 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
12526 · 5440+ 30482 | 11:57 AM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 11h38 | 11:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 13h10 | 1:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 11h15 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
9874+ 30484 | 2:56 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 14h54 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
9874+ 30482 | 2:56 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 8h39 | 11:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
5480+ 30484 | 5:29 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 12h21 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
5460+ 30484 | 6:25 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 11h25 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 50m |
First bus 6:55 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main Airport trip today.
Frankfurt’s flagship art museum, famous for its major European painting collection from the Old Masters to contemporary works.
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Museum in a historic villa with an outstanding sculpture collection from antiquity to the modern era, set by the River Main.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, rebuilt with traditional character and surrounded by major sights and museums.
The old town area around Römerberg and the New Old Town, ideal for walking among reconstructed historic lanes.
High-rise viewpoint with one of the best panoramic views of Frankfurt’s skyline and surrounding region.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with mustard, bread, and potato salad. A classic specialty from Frankfurt.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. A defining local dish.
A regional sour milk cheese marinated with onions and vinegar. It is a traditional Hessian tavern snack with a strong local identity.
Well-known traditional restaurant in the city forest near the airport, popular for Hessian specialties, apple wine, and rustic atmosphere.
Established steakhouse and grill near Frankfurt Airport, known for premium meat, business dining, and polished contemporary atmosphere.
Modern all-day restaurant at the airport area offering international dishes and a comfortable upscale hotel dining setting.
Airport prices are above city averages. Meals, coffee, and convenience items cost more than in central Frankfurt.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips for taxi drivers are appreciated; tipping is not expected for quick counter service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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