- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s flagship 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 essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
20
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 $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 20 buses that leave Paris for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, Jul 12, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 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 Sun, Jul 12 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.
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FlixBusOmio 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 $134.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $426 Average price | $155 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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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 $140 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $195 (€160).
A bus is $371 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $426 (€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 $100 (€82) compared to fuel and tolls ($55 (€45) vs $155 (€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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:54AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h55 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h45 | 11:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30482 | 4:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h50 | 11:55 PM 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 | 4:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h40 | 1:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 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 | |
30484 | 10:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h55 | 6:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h49 | 7:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h25 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
30480 | 8:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h45 | 5:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h05 | 7:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h55 | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h25 | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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 · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 10h25 | 11:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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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 |
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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 flagship 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 essential cultural visits.
Major exhibition hall presenting high-profile temporary art shows in the historic center near Römer. A strong pick for visitors wanting blockbuster exhibitions and a central location.
One of Germany’s best-known natural history museums, famous for dinosaur skeletons and biodiversity displays. Very popular with families and travelers wanting a break from art museums.
Frankfurt’s central historic square, framed by landmark buildings and reconstructed old-town architecture. It is the city’s classic must-see public space and a common base for walking tours.
Riverside museum district along the Main, ideal for walking between major cultural institutions. One of the best areas for combining architecture, views, and multiple museum visits.
Frankfurt’s best-known shopping street and one of the busiest pedestrian areas in Germany. Worth visiting for its urban energy, central location, and easy access to nearby landmarks.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties.
Frankfurt’s famous green herb sauce made with sour cream and chopped herbs, often served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic regional dish.
A sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. This rustic Hessian specialty is common in traditional apple wine taverns.
Frankfurt fine dining institution in Palmengarten, known for refined tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Well-known traditional cider house serving authentic Frankfurt and Hessian cuisine, including Handkäs and apple wine, in a cozy local atmosphere.
A classic Sachsenhausen apple wine tavern known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and traditional Hessian dishes in a lively, historic setting.
Prices are high by German standards, especially hotels and dining in central areas, but supermarkets, transit, and casual eats help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis; in restaurants, 5-10% is typical for good service. Tell the server the total amount when paying.
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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.

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