How to travel from London to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a train costs an average of $103.

Distance: 396 miles (638 km)

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from London to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from London to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

KM Malta AirlinesFR 6199
01:40PM1h25
London Stansted Airport
04:05PMFrankfurt Hahn Airport
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 6199
01:40PM1h25
London Stansted Airport
04:05PMFrankfurt Hahn Airport
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 6199
01:40PM1h25
London Stansted Airport
04:05PMFrankfurt Hahn Airport
$451One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9116+Deutsche BahnICE 315
09:01AM5h26
London St Pancras International (STP)
03:27PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$3611One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9114+Deutsche BahnICE 315
08:16AM6h11
London St Pancras International (STP)
03:27PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$3611One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9126+Deutsche BahnICE 17
11:04AM5h23
London St Pancras International (STP)
05:27PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$3611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30PM15h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:05PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$921One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM16h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:40AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$981One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM16h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:20AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$1001One-way
0 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 1749
08:10AM1h25
London Stansted Airport
10:35AMFrankfurt Hahn Airport
$521One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 6207
08:25PM1h25
London Stansted Airport
10:50PMFrankfurt Hahn Airport
$451One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH901
09:30AM1h35
London Heathrow Airport
12:05PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2591One-way
0 transfers

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Quick Guide: Traveling from London to Frankfurt

General Information about the journey from London to Frankfurt

Frankfurt lies 637 kilometers east of London and passengers have three main options to travel between the two cities - air, train and coach. Flights take just 90 minutes. Trains are much faster than buses, but all passengers need to change in Brussels, with some routes requiring more changes.

Getting from London to Frankfurt by air is straightforward with over 200 flights available per week. National carriers British Airways and Lufthansa offer frequent daily flights from Heathrow and Gatwick to Flughafen Frankfurt am Main. Budget carrier Ryanair also offers flights from Stansted to Frankfurt Hahn which is some 120 kilometers from the city. The flight takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Getting from London to Frankfurt by coach: Eurolines offers daily direct buses departing early afternoon from London's Victoria Station. Evening departures are also offered on Mondays and Fridays. The journey lasts 13 and a half hours and terminates at Frankfurt's Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) a major hub for local buses and trams and the S-Bahn and U-Bahn.

Getting from London to Frankfurt by train: 19 trains run each weekday between London and Frankfurt with traveling times varying between 6 hours and 26 minutes and 9 hours and 48 minutes. The fastest option is to take a Eurostar from London St Pancras for the 1 hour 55 minute trip to Brussels-Midi. 11 trains run this route each day (8 on Sundays). Passengers then switch to an InterCity Express (ICE) train for the thrice daily run to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. Morning​ afternoon and evening departures are offered. An alternative route from Brussels is to take an ICE or Thalys high-speed train for the 1 hour 57 minute journey to Cologne (Köln Hbf) and the take an ICE on to Frankfurt.

How to get from London to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from London to Frankfurt am Main, 66,67% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from London to Frankfurt am Main, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Frankfurt am Main is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Frankfurt am Main:

A flight is $47 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $73 (€58).

A flight is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $103 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from London to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 23m.

Bus takes on average 15h 5m.

The distance from London to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 396 miles (638 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Frankfurt South station.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, British Airways, Lufthansa, KM Malta Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Finnair, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Condor, DAT, SWISS to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct flights per day with Ryanair, British Airways, Lufthansa, KM Malta Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, DAT.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Cologne, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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