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Compare train, bus, 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 €67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, and a train costs an average of €105.

Distance: 396 miles (638 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €107.

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

A bus is €1 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €108.

A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €143.

The fastest way to travel from London to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 20m.

Bus takes on average 16h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from London to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:30 AM20h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:55 AMFrankfurt South station
    1121One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:30 AM20h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:55 AMFrankfurt South station
    1121One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 6199
    10:50 PM1h20
    London Stansted Airport
    1:10 AMFrankfurt Hahn Airport
    2471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9106+Deutsche BahnICE 317
    6:04 AM12h23
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    7:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    3321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9106+Deutsche BahnICE 15
    6:04 AM6h23
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    1:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    3461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9106+Deutsche BahnICE 315
    6:04 AM8h23
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    3:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    3461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM16h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:10 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM15h35
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM16h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:30 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH909
    3:30 PM1h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    6:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1811One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4229
    1:30 PM1h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    4:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1811One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4231
    6:30 PM1h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1811One-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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €107.

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

A bus is €1 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €108.

A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €143.

The fastest way to travel from London to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 20m.

Bus takes on average 16h 49m.

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 56 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, 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, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Danish Air Transport to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • 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:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 22 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Lufthansa, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, Danish Air Transport.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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