The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€54
Average price
€62
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 35 m
Buses per day
27
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 €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
Of the 27 buses that leave Vienna for Frankfurt am Main on Fri, May 15, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 598 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 11 h 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM15h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€541One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM13h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM15h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM12h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:30 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM13h35Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:30 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:55 PM10h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)4:00 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€621One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 PM10h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€841One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:35 PM10h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM10h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:35 PM11h00Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
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 38m. 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 €155.
Distance: 598 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €143 Average price | €220 Average price |
11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m 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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Live departures
Vienna to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Frankfurt am Main buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h30 | 4:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h05 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 12h20 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h50 | 2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 12h00 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 11h30 | 2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h25 | 8:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h10 | 10:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h10 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h25 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h05 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h35 | 11:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h50 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h20 | 11:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h00 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h35 | 1:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 3:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h40 | 5:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h20 | 7:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h35 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 12h35 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h05 | 4:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h50 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h50 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h25 | 9:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h30 | 2:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h20 | 1:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h15 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main run on average 22 times per day, taking around 10h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 598 km distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 598 km |
Average bus duration 10h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni from Vienna to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- 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.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main
- 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
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