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Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s premier fine 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 cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
19 h 20 m
Average duration
19 h 55 m
Buses per day
26
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 $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
Of the 26 buses that leave Rome for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 960 km distance in an average of 19 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 20 m .
On Sun, May 31 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 $59. 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 $59, and a train costs an average of $204.
Distance: 596 miles (960 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $204 Average price | $369 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 $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $200 (€161).
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $204 (€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 $109 (€88) compared to roughly $369 (€297) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $260 (€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 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Frankfurt am Main 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+ FlixTrain | 8:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 25h35 | 9:55 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 9:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h25 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 19h20 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 23h30 | 11:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 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+ FlixTrain | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 22h50 | 11:55 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 22h25 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
4788 · 30482 | 3:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 32h35 | 11:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h10 | 11:55 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+ FlixTrain | 5:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h55 | 1:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
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+ FlixTrain | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 19h55 | 3:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 22h00 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 21h35 | 8:30 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 | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 22h30 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 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 $59 (€47) but you can travel from only $43 (€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 $59 (€47) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 20m |
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 premier fine 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 cultural highlights.
One of Germany’s most famous natural history museums, especially popular for its dinosaur skeletons and family-friendly science displays.
Leading contemporary art museum known for its bold architecture and strong postwar and modern collections. Ideal for visitors interested in cutting-edge exhibitions.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with reconstructed timber-frame houses and key civic landmarks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römerberg and the cathedral, blending historic character with modern reconstruction. Very popular for photos and strolling.
Riverside museum district on both banks of the Main, ideal for walking, architecture, and cultural stops. One of Frankfurt’s signature urban areas.
Thin smoked pork sausages with protected regional status, traditionally gently heated and served with bread, mustard, and potato salad.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually mixed with sour cream or yogurt and served with eggs or boiled potatoes.
A tangy sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. A classic apple wine tavern snack strongly associated with Hesse.
Upscale dining venue with skyline views, refined modern cuisine, and a special-occasion atmosphere in one of Frankfurt’s landmark towers.
Classic Sachsenhausen apple wine tavern known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and other Frankfurt staples in a lively traditional setting.
Well-known historic Ebbelwoi restaurant serving hearty Hessian dishes such as Handkäs, ribs, and apple wine in a rustic atmosphere.
Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, but supermarkets and transit stay reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually by telling the total when paying.
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