The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
£132
Average price
£164
Fastest journey
22 h 15 m
Average duration
23 h
Buses per day
14
Distance
838 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £164 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £132.
To travel from Manchester to Frankfurt am Main you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus13:5026h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East17:30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)£1321One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus14:5025h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange17:30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)£1321One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus13:5025h35Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East16:25Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1481One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus14:5024h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange16:25Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1481One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus20:0027h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0:35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1511One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus18:0022h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East17:15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1651One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:4022h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange17:15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1651One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus18:0023h00Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East18:00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)£1561One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus17:4023h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange18:00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)£1561One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus0:2023h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1:10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)£1651One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £357.
Distance: 838 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£87 Average Price Cheapest | £207 Average Price | £357 Average Price |
21h 46m Average total duration 21h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Frankfurt am Main coaches for today, Wednesday 20 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 24h11 | 1:10 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 24h31 | 1:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 23h50 | 1:10 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 24h10 | 1:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 25h35 | 16:25 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 26h40 | 17:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 24h35 | 16:25 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 25h40 | 17:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 22h35 | 17:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 23h20 | 18:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 23h00 | 18:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 22h15 | 17:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 27h35 | 0:35 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 27h15 | 0:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Manchester to Frankfurt am Main run on average 14 times per day, taking around 21h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 838 km distance in 21h 35m.
Distance 838 km |
Average bus duration 21h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 21h 35m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Manchester to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester to Frankfurt am Main coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Frankfurt am Main by coach. 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 coach, 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Frankfurt am Main
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
- 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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