How to get from London to Frankfurt
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Frankfurt by price and travel time.
- 638 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 30m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 30m
direct
Flight
€206
Cheapest
15h 45m
direct
Bus
€61
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Frankfurt. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 638 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €29, on Thu, Oct 8.
638 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €124Checked Oct 19 | 1h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €135Reading date not recorded | 5h 18m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €55Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 15h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€124Checked Oct 191h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€135Reading date not recorded5h 18m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€55Omio catalogue, Oct 2015h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London 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.
- 1London Heathrow → Frankfurt am Mainflight
Lufthansa·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 07:00 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
LufthansaLondon Heathrow-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Frankfurt centralBook →
CondorLondon Gatwick-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles MidiBook →
Deutsche BahnBruxelles Midi-FrankfurtBook →On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, Condor, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Frankfurt works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from London to Frankfurt, about 1h 35m. In total it's roughly €124 over 1h 35m, direct, no transfers.
London to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Frankfurt?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from London to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 23:00, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Frankfurt?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from London to Frankfurt leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Frankfurt from London?
About 638 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Frankfurt cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €61 to €88. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Frankfurt?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 35m.
How long is the flight from London to Frankfurt?
About 1h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Frankfurt?
London is LHR and Frankfurt is FRA, so this route is usually written LHR to FRA.
Which operators run London to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, Condor, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from London to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London 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: Lufthansa
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026