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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 500 miles (806 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$366 Average price | $128 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 20m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $238 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $366 (€299).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Bristol to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM27h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$781One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM27h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$781One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LX1076+
LX82853:00 PM3h55Bristol Airport7:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2691One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM21h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:30 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$1141One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM19h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)3:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM21h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:10 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$1631One-way1 transfer
LX3610+
LX82853:00 PM5h00Bristol Airport9:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2321One-way1 transfer
LX3612+
LX82853:00 PM17h20Bristol Airport9:20 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $238 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $366 (€299).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 50m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
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