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Städel Museum
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
409 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 14 buses that leave Salzburg for Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Jun 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 409 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 8 h 55 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 Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $234.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $429 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg 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 Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $141 (€114).
A bus is $382 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $429 (€346).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
You'll arrive about -3h -28m sooner (7h 46m by bus vs 5h 18m by car) and save roughly $-24.92 (€-20.14) compared to fuel and tolls ($46 (€37) vs $21 (€17)). 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. 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 | 6:20 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 8h55 | 3:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 8h30 | 2:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 8h50 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h25 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 7h55 | 7:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h30 | 10:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h30 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Salzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße | 9h00 | 12:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 8h55 | 1:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:50 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 11h05 | 3:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h20 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h45 | 4:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 12h10 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 8h20 | 8:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 254 miles (409 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 254 miles (409 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 49 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.
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
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Major contemporary and modern art exhibition hall known for high-profile temporary shows in the historic center.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with traditional-style buildings and closely linked to the city’s medieval past.
The museum embankment along the Main is ideal for scenic walks and easy access to many of the city’s top museums.
Riverside promenade popular for skyline photography, walks, and open views across the Main and central Frankfurt.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served warm with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties with protected regional status.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic local spring and summer dish strongly associated with the city.
A sour milk cheese specialty marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. It is a traditional Hessian tavern dish, especially popular with apple wine.
Two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant in the Palmengarten, known for elegant modern cuisine and polished service in a refined setting.
Classic apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and traditional Frankfurt atmosphere with communal seating.
Well-known traditional Hessian restaurant and cider house, popular for hearty regional dishes and house apple wine in a historic setting.
Prices are high by German standards, especially hotels and dining near the centre and trade fair areas.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10%; about 10% for very good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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