How to get to York from Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train for Frankfurt am Main to York

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £160 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £160, while a flight costs an average of £462.

Distance: 792 km

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£462

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£160

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£88

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5h 42m

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3h 42m

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2h 0m

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24h 3m

Average total duration

23h 33m

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30m

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12h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to York is a coach with an average price of £160.

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

A coach is £302 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to York costing on average £462.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to York is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 3m.

Yes, you can take a train between Frankfurt am Main and York.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £160 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-72.31. The journey takes 23h 33m versus 12h 22m 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.

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from Frankfurt am Main to York

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    14:346h40
    Frankfurt am Main
    21:14York
    £2431One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    14:346h40
    Frankfurt am Main
    21:14York
    £2431One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    14:346h40
    Frankfurt am Main
    21:14York
    £2431One-way
    2 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:347h29
    Frankfurt am Main
    20:03York
    £3191One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:337h30
    Frankfurt am Main
    16:03York
    £3191One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:347h42
    Frankfurt am Main
    18:16York
    £3191One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to York

Travel to York 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 Frankfurt am Main to York.

FAQs
You can travel between Frankfurt am Main and York by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to York is a coach with an average price of £160.

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

A coach is £302 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to York costing on average £462.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to York is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 3m.

The Frankfurt am Main to York distance is approximately 792 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to York is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to York:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in York, Train Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to York by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways to go to York by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to York:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London Kings Cross (KGX). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Frankfurt am Main to York, you can take a train.
In York, you can explore the York Castle Museum to learn about its social history, walk along the York City Walls for scenic views, and visit the York Art Gallery for a diverse collection of art. Enjoy a boat tour on the River Ouse or a ghost tour through the city's haunted streets. Notable sights include York Minster, The Shambles, Clifford's Tower, Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum, each offering unique insights into York's rich heritage and history.
To fully explore York's historic attractions, museums, and vibrant culture, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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