How to travel from London to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between London and Frankfurt is around 765km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from London to Frankfurt by 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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Train

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

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €465($465)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt StuttgarterStrasse.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €1,595($1,595)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from London to Frankfurt by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €465 ($465).

The distance between London and Frankfurt is around 765km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (396 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from London and Frankfurt by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €465 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Frankfurt is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn run train services between London and Frankfurt. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 5m, 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 London and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 18hrs.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between London and Frankfurt. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 London to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 5h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €465 ($465).

How do I get from London to Frankfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Frankfurt

Transport options from London to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 5m
€465($465)
every 20 mins770km (478 miles)
Bus
18hrs
€40($40)
4 times a week952km (592 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 45m
€1,595($1,595)
every 2 hours765km (476 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