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.
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 from Glasgow (GLA) to Frankfurt (FRA).
Take the train to London Euston then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Frankfurt.
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Frankfurt am Main.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 30m | €340($340) | every 20 mins | 1,109km (689 miles) |
Train | 9h 50m | €640($645) | every 20 mins | 1,412km (877 miles) |
Bus | 23hrs | €65($65) | once daily | 1,508km (937 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 60m | €390($390) | once daily | 1,214km (754 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
DFDS Seaways
Edelweiss Air
Eurostar
Eurotunnel
The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.