- 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
$116
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 30 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
457 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
It's difficult to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price | $214 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 30m 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:
A bus is $129 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $214 (€174).
A bus is $189 (€154) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $275 (€223).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€69) compared to roughly $150 (€122) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€52). The journey takes 8h 54m versus 5h 30m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 11h35 | 11:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 11h25 | 5:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 11h40 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 13h05 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 12h45 | 12:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 11h35 | 3:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 15h05 | 10:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 11h45 | 11:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 283 miles (457 km) distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 283 miles (457 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Frankfurt am Main bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes are inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof.
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
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