The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€74
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h 20 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna 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 Vienna to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 25 buses that leave Vienna for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, Nov 16, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct buses cover the 598 km distance in an average of 8 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €195.
Distance: 598 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €133 Average price | €276 Average price |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Vienna to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h05 | 3:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h30 | 3:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h50 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:40 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h28 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 12h20 | 2:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 11h30 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h08 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 12h00 | 2:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h15 | 7:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h25 | 9:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h10 | 11:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h20 | 10:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h50 | 11:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h35 | 12:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h00 | 12:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 2:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h40 | 4:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h50 | 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h20 | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h00 | 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h05 | 3:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h30 | 8:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h15 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h55 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h25 | 8:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h25 | 1:55 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h00 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h15 | 3:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main run on average 21 times per day, taking around 10h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 598 km distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 598 km |
Average bus duration 10h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Trans Nicolaescu from Vienna to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Trans Nicolaescu for as low as €33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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.

When departing from Vienna, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz. When arriving in Frankfurt am Main, you can end your route in coach stations like Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), located 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Wien (in the station)
- Schnitzelhaus (0.2 km)
- Vienna Sausage Stand (0.3 km).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1187, 1185, 1183 Train: S7
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery & Café (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 78 Train: S3, S4, S5, S6 Tram: 15, 16
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