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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £115, while a flight costs an average of £554.
Distance: 847 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£115 Average Price Cheapest | £554 Average Price | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 16m Average total duration 20h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Frankfurt am Main:
A coach is £440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £554.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 16m.
Tickets start at around £115 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£56. The journey takes 20h 46m versus 11h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Frankfurt am Main from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Frankfurt am Main:
A coach is £440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £554.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 16m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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