How to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $203.

Distance: 596 miles (960 km)

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$198

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$203

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$366

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5h 56m

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24h 4m

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The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $108.

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

A bus is $91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $198.

A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $203.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 42m.

Bus takes on average 23h 34m.

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

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from Rome to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 PM20h55
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 PM20h55
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4418
    8:10 AM1h50
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Italo9904+Deutsche BahnEC 150 · ICE 574
    5:15 AM13h25
    Rome Termini
    6:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $3651One-way
    2 transfers
  • Italo9904+Deutsche BahnEC 150
    5:15 AM13h29
    Rome Termini
    6:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $3651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM22h00
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM23h10
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    10:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 PM19h40
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    1:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1531One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU22994
    6:25 PM2h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    8:25 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4438
    10:50 AM1h50
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4186
    4:40 PM1h50
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:30 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $108.

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

A bus is $91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $198.

A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $203.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 42m.

Bus takes on average 23h 34m.

The distance from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 596 miles (960 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 65 flights per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Tiburtina and arrive in Frankfurt South station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Malta Air, ITA, Condor Flugdienst, Ryanair, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Swiss, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Turkish Airlines to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Regionale to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 12 direct flights per day with easyJet, Lufthansa, Malta Air, ITA, Condor Flugdienst, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Rome 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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