How to travel from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr585 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr585, while a train costs an average of kr992.

Distance: 403 miles (650 km)

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11h 53m

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13h 14m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of kr585.

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

A bus is kr407 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main costing on average kr992.

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 53m.

Bus takes on average 13h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bratislava and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

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

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)
    4:15 PM13h10
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    5:25 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    kr7341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)
    4:15 PM13h10
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    5:25 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    kr7341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnREX 2515 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782
    11:50 AM9h47
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    9:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    kr16111One-way
    4 transfers

Other options

  • Leo ExpressLE1216 · LE232
    1:05 PM18h17
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    7:22 AMFrankfurt South station
    kr7811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnREX 2527 · RJX 19972 · ICE 1014+Bayerische Regiobahn79404
    5:50 PM13h48
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    7:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    kr9321One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 276 · EC 458 · ICE 699
    1:58 PM12h41
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    2:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    kr10361One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:55 PM15h05
    Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
    12:00 PMFrankfurt South station
    kr8681One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:53 AM15h37
    Bratislava, Einsteinova
    9:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    kr8681One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 AM15h40
    Bratislava, Most SNP
    9:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    kr8681One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bratislava 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 Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bratislava and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of kr585.

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

A bus is kr407 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main costing on average kr992.

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 53m.

Bus takes on average 13h 14m.

The distance from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 403 miles (650 km).
The average frequency per day from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Frankfurt South station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Interbus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bratislava to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bratislava 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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