How to travel from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a train costs an average of $424.

Distance: 485 miles (781 km)

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$241

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4h 58m

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $136.

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

A bus is $105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $241.

A bus is $289 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $424.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 57m.

Bus takes on average 18h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:40 PM26h30
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    1:10 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1311One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:40 PM26h30
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    1:10 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1311One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH957
    6:05 PM1h35
    Birmingham International Airport
    8:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM26h00
    Birmingham
    11:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1341One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 PM21h30
    Birmingham
    5:30 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:55 PM22h35
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    5:30 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1048 · KL1825
    5:40 PM3h20
    Birmingham International Airport
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1042 · KL1819
    9:15 AM3h20
    Birmingham International Airport
    1:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1040 · KL1817
    5:55 AM4h10
    Birmingham International Airport
    11:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $136.

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

A bus is $105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $241.

A bus is $289 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $424.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 57m.

Bus takes on average 18h 37m.

The distance from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 485 miles (781 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Cityjet, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. 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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