The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h
Buses per day
25
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna 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 Vienna to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 25 buses that leave Vienna for Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Dec 04, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct buses cover the 598 km distance in an average of 11 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €195.
Distance: 371 miles (598 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €133 Average price | €276 Average price |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Vienna to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Live departures
Vienna to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h00 | 12:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h35 | 12:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 2:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h40 | 4:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h20 | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h05 | 3:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h20 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h20 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h25 | 1:55 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h00 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 1:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h05 | 3:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h30 | 3:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h50 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 12h20 | 2:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 11h30 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 12h00 | 2:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h15 | 7:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h20 | 10:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h25 | 9:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h10 | 11:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h20 | 10:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h50 | 11:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main run on average 21 times per day, taking around 10h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 371 miles (598 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 371 miles (598 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€33) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Trans Nicolaescu from Vienna to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Trans Nicolaescu for as low as $42 (€33). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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 Vienna, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz. When arriving in Frankfurt am Main, you can end your trip 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 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 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 Vienna 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 Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Wien (in the station)
- Schnitzelhaus (0.2 km)
- Vienna Sausage Stand (0.3 km).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1187, 1185, 1183 Train: S7
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery & Café (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 78 Train: S3, S4, S5, S6 Tram: 15, 16
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