- 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
$108
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
19 h 20 m
Average duration
19 h 52 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
960 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome 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 Rome to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
Of the 27 buses that leave Rome for Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Jul 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 960 km distance in an average of 19 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 20 h 20 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $200.
Distance: 596 miles (960 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $200 Average price | $360 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 4m Average total duration 23h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Rome to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $89 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $195 (€161).
A bus is $93 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $200 (€165).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 42m.
Bus takes on average 23h 34m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€88) compared to roughly $360 (€297) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $254 (€209). The journey takes 23h 34m versus 12h 9m 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.
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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 25h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 20h09 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $148 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. 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 | 10:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 19h20 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 23h14 | 9:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 21h25 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 22h30 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 20h40 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 22h25 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 22h49 | 11:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 21h09 | 11:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h55 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 22h00 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 21h35 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 19h40 | 1:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 22h00 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 21h35 | 5:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 21h00 | 6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h20 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
054 · 253 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h15 | 7:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 23h10 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 24h40 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 22h55 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 22h30 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h25 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h05 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 22h15 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rome to Frankfurt am Main run on average 22 times per day, taking around 23h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 (€47) but you can travel from only $42 (€35) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 596 miles (960 km) distance in 19h 20m.
Distance 596 miles (960 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€47) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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
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