The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
14
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris 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 to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 14 buses that leave Paris for Frankfurt am Main on Thu, May 28, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 479 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.
012:00 PM8h00Paris8:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof$381One-way0 transfers
304824:05 PM7h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM9h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$531One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain11:05 PM8h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:55 AMFrankfurt South station$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:50 PM8h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:30 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$561One-way0 transfers
304824:05 PM7h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$431One-way0 transfers
3048410:15 PM7h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 PM8h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$571One-way0 transfers
012:00 PM8h00Paris8:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 PM8h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:05 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris 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 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $434 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Paris to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $142 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $198 (€160).
A bus is $378 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $434 (€350).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (6h 6m by bus vs 6h 10m by car) and save roughly $102 (€82) compared to fuel and tolls ($56 (€45) vs $158 (€128)). 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 Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Paris to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Live departures
Paris to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 9h20 | 9:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:00 PM Paris | 8h00 | 8:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h45 | 11:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h40 | 1:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h15 | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h55 | 5:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 9h05 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h20 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h50 | 9:55 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h25 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h00 | 7:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h10 | 5:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h00 | 6:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Paris to Frankfurt am Main run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad from Paris to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Paris to Frankfurt am Main with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad for as low as $29 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Römer, a historic city hall with medieval architecture located in the heart of Frankfurt's old town
- Städel Museum, an art museum featuring a vast collection of European artworks from the Middle Ages to the present
- Palmengarten, a large botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species in themed greenhouses and outdoor areas
- Goethe House, the birthplace of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, now a museum dedicated to his life and works
- Frankfurt Cathedral, a Gothic-style church with a rich history and stunning architecture.
- Main Tower, a skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views of the city
- Explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle, an indoor market offering a variety of local and international foods
- Visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, home to an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and natural exhibits
- Take a leisurely walk along the River Main and enjoy the scenic views
- Experience the lively atmosphere of the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Sindbad
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require prior arrangement.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Paris to Frankfurt am Main
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station)
- Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km)
- Chez Georges (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 82, 244 Metro: 1 RER: C
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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