How to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus and flight 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 train, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $512.

Distance: 596 miles (960 km)

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$512

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$63

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$117

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$362

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5h 50m

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3h 50m

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11h 27m

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10h 57m

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20h 5m

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19h 35m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $63 (€52).

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

A train is $55 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $117 (€97).

A train is $449 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $512 (€424).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 27m.

Bus takes on average 20h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rome and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Frankfurt am Main 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 8h 19m sooner (3h 50m by flight vs 12h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $512 (€424) compared to roughly $362 (€300) 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 Rome to Frankfurt am Main

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

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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)
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 PM20h55
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4418
    8:10 AM1h50
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2181One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:00 PM21h55
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    5:55 PMFrankfurt South station
    $1181One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 PM21h25
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM21h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    5:35 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22994
    6:25 PM2h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    8:25 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU22992
    1:00 PM2h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH233
    1:20 PM2h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    3:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2171One-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 2 options to travel between Rome and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $63 (€52).

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

A train is $55 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $117 (€97).

A train is $449 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $512 (€424).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 27m.

Bus takes on average 20h 5m.

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 64 flights per day.
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus and flight 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 Termini and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • 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 Lufthansa Cityline, Icelandair, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Amelia, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Air Europa, Swiss, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, AJet, Royal Air Maroc, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Oman Air, TAP Portugal, easyJet to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn 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:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Condor Flugdienst, Ryanair, Lufthansa, ITA, easyJet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. 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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