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Compare train, coach and flight for Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £97, while a flight costs an average of £346.

Distance: 1454 km

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£346

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£317

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£264

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28h 38m

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18h 20m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main is a coach with an average price of £97.

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

A coach is £220 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £317.

A coach is £249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £346.

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 38m.

Coach takes on average 31h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bucharest and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 14h 12m sooner (4h 8m by flight vs 18h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £346 compared to roughly £264 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main

How to get to Frankfurt am Main from Bucharest by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:0030h00
    București, Autogara Militari
    4:00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    £1271One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:0030h00
    București, Autogara Militari
    4:00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    £1271One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43243
    5:152h35
    Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
    6:50Frankfurt Hahn Airport
    £1711One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:4529h45
    București, Autogara Militari
    8:30Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    £1281One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    23:0037h55
    București, Autogara Militari
    11:55Frankfurt South station
    £1341One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:0032h30
    București, Autogara Militari
    6:30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    £1411One-way
    1 change
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1046 · TK1591
    21:4516h55
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    13:40Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £1941One-way
    1 change
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1040 · TK1591
    15:5522h45
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    13:40Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £1941One-way
    1 change
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1046 · TK1597
    21:4524h30
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    21:15Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £1941One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Frankfurt am Main by train

The most popular day trips by train from Frankfurt am Main are Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Wiesbaden and Mannheim. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Frankfurt am Main on Omio.

A view of Cologne

Day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne by train

Why visit Cologne for the day?

Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.

A view of Mainz

Day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Mainz by train

Why visit Mainz for the day?

Mainz on the Rhine is known for its Roman past, Gutenberg heritage and relaxed wine culture. Its old town, cathedral and riverside give the state capital a lively but easy-going feel.

A view of Heidelberg

Day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg by train

Why visit Heidelberg for the day?

Heidelberg is a historic university city on the River Neckar, known for its baroque Altstadt and Heidelberg Castle. A large student population keeps the city lively, while riverside views and the Philosophenweg reflect its Romantic past.

A view of Wiesbaden

Day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden by train

Why visit Wiesbaden for the day?

Wiesbaden is known for its thermal springs, stately architecture and refined spa-town character. Set near the Rhine, it blends leafy parks, elegant squares and a calm, affluent atmosphere.

A view of Mannheim

Day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim by train

Why visit Mannheim for the day?

Mannheim is known for its grid-plan centre, industrial heritage and confident cultural life. The Baroque palace, the Wasserturm and a strong music scene give the city a practical yet distinctive character.

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FAQs: Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bucharest and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main is a coach with an average price of £97.

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

A coach is £220 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £317.

A coach is £249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £346.

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 38m.

Coach takes on average 31h 30m.

The Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main distance is approximately 1454 km.
The average frequency per day from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bucharest and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Frankfurt am Main by coach.
  • Travel with tarom, Lufthansa, HiSky, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Pegasus, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, AJet, Air Baltic, ITA, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Iberia to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 4 direct flights per day with tarom, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bucharest to Frankfurt am Main, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Frankfurt am Main, you can ascend the Main Tower for panoramic city views, explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for diverse culinary delights, and visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, renowned for its dinosaur fossils. Stroll along the River Main for scenic vistas, and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the Zeil, the city's premier shopping street. Key sights include the historic Römer city hall, the Städel Museum with its extensive art collection, the Palmengarten botanical garden, the Goethe House museum, and the impressive Frankfurt Cathedral.
To explore the key attractions and get a sense of the city, you typically need about 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main.

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