The cheapest and fastest buses from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 47 m
Buses per day
13
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 $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 13 buses that leave Salzburg for Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Apr 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 20 the direct buses cover the 409 km distance in an average of 8 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Mon, Apr 20 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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.
FlixBus12:10 PM8h20Salzburg, P+R Süd8:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 PM7h55Salzburg, P+R Süd7:15 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM8h55Salzburg, P+R Süd1:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 AM10h20Salzburg, P+R Süd4:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 AM10h45Salzburg, P+R Süd4:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 PM7h55Salzburg, P+R Süd7:15 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:10 PM8h20Salzburg, P+R Süd8:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM8h55Salzburg, P+R Süd1:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 PM9h15Salzburg, P+R Süd2:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM9h30Salzburg, P+R Süd9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$681One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main
Omio 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 $30. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $234.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $423 Average price |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Live departures
Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Sunday, April 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h50 | 7:05 PM 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 | |
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 · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h40 | 3:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h15 | 2:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h05 | 7:45 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 | 11:20 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h25 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h30 | 10:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 8h55 | 1:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h45 | 4:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h20 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Union Ivkoni International or Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to find the best option for your trip from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Union Ivkoni International or Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to find the best option for your trip from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:42. The fastest bus covers the 254 miles (409 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 254 miles (409 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh from Salzburg to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh for as low as $30 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Süd (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 3, 8, 28
- 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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