How to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main

There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €52.

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

A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €122.

A bus is €139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €191.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 0m.

Bus takes on average 10h 48m.

The distance from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 371 miles (598 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is:

• Around 63 flights per day.
• Around 23 buses per day.
• Around 15 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main:

• Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

• 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
• 13 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline.
• 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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.