How to travel from Stockholm to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Stockholm and Frankfurt is around 1,458km (906 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 14hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stockholm to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to København H then Hamburg Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Frankfurt.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Distance1,607km (998 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 14hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Stockholm and Frankfurt is around 1,458km (906 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,186km (737 miles)

It takes around 14hrs to get from Stockholm and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes around 14hrs and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Snälltåget run train services between Stockholm and Frankfurt. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 14hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 30m.

FlixBus and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Stockholm and Frankfurt. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to København H then Hamburg Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 14hrs.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stockholm and Frankfurt. The distance is around 1,607km (998 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

How do I get from Stockholm to Frankfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Frankfurt

Transport options from Stockholm to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
14hrs
€225($225)
every 20 mins1,619km (1,006 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf17h 30m
€160($160)
3 times a week1,458km (906 miles)
Bus
21h 30m
€88($88)
once daily1,514km (941 miles)
Drive
15h 10m
€300($300)
on demand1,607km (998 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt