How to travel from Glasgow to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Glasgow and Frankfurt is around 1,109km (689 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
Operated byLufthansa+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to London Euston then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €640($645)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Frankfurt.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration22h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Frankfurt by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).

The distance between Glasgow and Frankfurt is around 1,109km (689 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,073km (667 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Glasgow and Frankfurt by plane.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Frankfurt is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Frankfurt is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Glasgow and Frankfurt. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Glasgow and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23hrs.

National Express, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Glasgow and Frankfurt. Buses run once daily and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Frankfurt with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Lufthansa, KLM and British Airways fly between Glasgow and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Frankfurt. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Frankfurt is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).

How do I get from Glasgow to Frankfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Frankfurt

Transport options from Glasgow to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
€340($340)
every 20 mins1,109km (689 miles)
Train
9h 50m
€640($645)
every 20 mins1,412km (877 miles)
Bus
23hrs
€65($65)
once daily1,508km (937 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 60m
€390($390)
once daily1,214km (754 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Frankfurt

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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