How to get from Heathrow to Frankfurt
- 1032 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
11h 01m
2 transfers
Bus + Flight
€93
Cheapest
12h 16m
2 transfers
Bus + Flight
€84
Ground only
23h 28m
3 transfers
Bus
€87
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Heathrow to Frankfurt: bus, flight. The two cities are about 1032 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1032 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €84Checked Sep 25 | 12h 16m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €141Older observation | 11h 24m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€84Checked Sep 2512h 16m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€141Older observation11h 24m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Heathrow to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Heathrow → London StanstedbusRegional connection·2h 01m
- 2London Stansted → Cologne/Bonn Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 20m - 3Cologne Airport CGN → Frankfurtbus
FlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Aug 17
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairLondon Stansted-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-Frankfurt, Cologne-Frankfurt, Luton-London Victoria Coach, London Victoria Coach-Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi-FrankfurtBook →Local busLondon City Airport-London Borough of NewhamBook →
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Ryanair, FlixBus, Local bus, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Heathrow to Frankfurt works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Heathrow to London, about 2h 1m. Transfer in London and continue by Ryanair flight on to Cologne (1h 20m). Transfer in Cologne Airport CGN and continue by FlixBus bus on to Frankfurt (1h 55m). In total it's roughly €84 over 12h 16m, 2 transfers.
Heathrow to Frankfurt: common questions
Is there a bus from Heathrow to Frankfurt?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Frankfurt from Heathrow?
About 1032 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Heathrow to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Ryanair, FlixBus, Local bus, Eurostar.
What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Ryanair, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026