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Städel Museum
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$11
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$14
Fastest journey on Sep 08
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
2 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 08
7
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bonn 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 Bonn to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 7 buses from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main, including 7 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest buses will take 2 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 2h 15m versus 2h 1m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Bonn to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h50 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h00 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h20 | 11:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 1h55 | 1:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h15 | 1:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h10 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 2h20 | 11:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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.
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Museum in Goethe’s birthplace presenting the writer’s life, era, and manuscripts; essential for literary and cultural history fans.
Large natural history museum with dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and strong geology exhibits; excellent for all ages.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römer and cathedral, blending historic layouts with new architecture; ideal for strolling and photos.
Frankfurt’s riverside museum district and promenade, perfect for walking, major museums, and skyline views across the Main.
Large inner-city palm garden with themed greenhouses and landscaped grounds; a relaxing break from museums and shopping.
Green sauce made with seven fresh herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a Frankfurt classic with protected regional status.
Pork sausage lightly smoked and traditionally served hot with potato salad, sauerkraut, or bread. It is one of Frankfurt’s signature sausages.
Pressed and cured pork sausage, often sliced and served cold with bread, mustard, and pickles. It is a staple in Frankfurt cider taverns.
Two Michelin-starred dining with creative modern cuisine, extensive wine pairings, and a formal fine dining experience.
Refined restaurant in the old opera house area, known for modern European cuisine, polished service, and an elegant dining room.
Historic apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for Apfelwein, green sauce, and classic Frankfurt dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey during trade fairs, but dining and public transport are reasonable for most tourists.
Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is common for cafes.
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Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) -> Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
The bus Bonn - Frankfurt connection is not only very popular with holidaymakers travelling to Germany, but also with business people. Both cities are important business locations, and many people commute daily on this route. But Bonn and Frankfurt also have a lot to offer holidaymakers. In winter as in summer both destinations are popular with many tourists. To make it as easy as possible for all these people to travel between the cities, there are several bus connections every day.
The buses between Bonn and Frankfurt are operated exclusively by Flixbus and RegioJet. Flixbus is one of the largest bus companies in Europe and connects most major cities with each other. RegioJet, on the other hand, is a Czech railway company that now also offers many buses.
In case of a direct journey the connection with the bus Bonn -Frankfurt takes about 2:30 hours. The route is almost 170 kilometres long and runs along the A3. A bus ride is one of the easiest ways to travel between the two cities. Both Flixbus and RegioJet operate direct Buses Bonn to Frankfurt. The journey time varies depending on the traffic situation by about 30 minutes.
Flixbus operates around 5 to 6 Buses Bonn to Frankfurt every day. The first buses usually leave Bonn very early in the morning. So there are sometimes the first connections before 4 o'clock in the morning. If you don't want to get up so early, you will also find many buses in the morning and afternoon. RegioJet buses usually depart around 20:30 in the evening.
At which bus station does the bus depart in Bonn? The buses of Flixbus and RegioJet depart in Bonn at the bus stop on the Museumsmeile. The station is very centrally located near the Rhine. It is only 100 meters from Bonn UN Campus station. The bus station is outdoors and has no shops or restaurants, so travellers should bring their own food with them.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Frankfurt? If you take the Flixbus from Bonn to Frankfurt, you will arrive at the central buses station. It is located next to the main railway station and therefore directly in the city centre. From the station, the subway runs to all parts of the city. The RegioJet buses, on the other hand, travel to Frankfurt airport, making them ideal for travellers flying from Frankfurt on holiday.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonn 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.

Most Bonn to Frankfurt am Main buses use the Bonn, Museumsmeile to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36). Use this guide to compare Bonn and Frankfurt am Main bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bonn, Fernbusbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn, Fernbusbahnhof. ATMs are available at Bonn, Fernbusbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn, Fernbusbahnhof.
Available at Bonn, Fernbusbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn, Fernbusbahnhof: The station is accessible by wheelchair.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes are inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof.
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
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