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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Buses per day
17
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 $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 17 buses that leave Salzburg for Frankfurt am Main on Fri, Dec 05, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 409 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 7 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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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 €26. 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 €26, and a flight costs an average of €197.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €120 Average price | €369 Average price |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m 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 |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Live departures
Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 11:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 8h20 | 7:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 12h10 | 11:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h35 | 1:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h10 | 1:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h20 | 1:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h50 | 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 7h55 | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h25 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h30 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h52 | 10:07 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:50 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 8h55 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h45 | 3:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h20 | 3:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 10h10 | 6:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main
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Buses from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:06, 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 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 00:06 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh from Salzburg to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh for as low as $33 (€26). 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.
When departing from Salzburg, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Salzburg, P+R Süd and Salzburg, Lastenstraße (Hbf). When arriving in Frankfurt am Main, you can end your journey in bus stations like Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Salzburg, P+R Süd, which is located around 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), located 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ourbus
- 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.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ourbus
- 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.
- Ourbus
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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