How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Luton

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €122, while a flight costs an average of €330.

Distance: 413 miles (666 km)

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€330

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€97

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4h 10m

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19h 13m

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9h 44m

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Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Luton

Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Luton is a bus with an average price of €122.

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

A bus is €209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Luton costing on average €330.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Luton is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Luton including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Luton among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 34m sooner (2h 10m by flight vs 9h 44m by car). Tickets start at around €330 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Luton

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

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

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  • RyanairFR 1748
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  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4234
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Luton

Travel to Luton 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 Frankfurt am Main to Luton.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Luton including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Luton is a bus with an average price of €122.

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

A bus is €209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Luton costing on average €330.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Luton is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 13m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Luton is approximately 413 miles (666 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Luton is:
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Luton 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 Frankfurt am Main to Luton:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Malta Air, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Ryanair to go to Luton by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Luton:
  • 20 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Oxford, Cambridge, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.

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