The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€64
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
14 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h 45 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
811 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €64.
Of the 36 buses that leave Budapest for Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Mar 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 02 the direct buses cover the 811 km distance in an average of 14 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 25 m .
On Mon, Mar 02 the slowest buses will take 15 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a flight costs an average of €22.
Distance: 811 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€69 Average price Cheapest | €119 Average price | €236 Average price |
15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Sunday, March 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h20 | 5:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h50 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h10 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 20h50 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h30 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h40 | 12:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h40 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h25 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h30 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 19h10 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h55 | 2:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h25 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h10 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h30 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h00 | 2:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h20 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 15h40 | 2:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 19h45 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 15h10 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h30 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h15 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h35 | 9:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, March 2 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h45 | 7:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h20 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h35 | 11:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h05 | 10:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h15 | 11:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h45 | 10:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h35 | 12:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h55 | 12:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h20 | 12:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h10 | 1:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h45 | 1:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h45 | 1:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h20 | 1:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 9:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h35 | 4:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 18h10 | 4:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h20 | 3:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h45 | 3:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h25 | 3:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main run on average 38 times per day, taking around 15h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €47 but you can travel from only €22 by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 811 km distance in 13h 15m.
Distance 811 km |
Average bus duration 15h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 13h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S, Trans Nicolaescu from Budapest to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Karat-S, Trans Nicolaescu for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Karat-S
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Karat-S
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Karat-S
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Karat-S
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Karat-S
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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