How to get from Vienna to Frankfurt
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Frankfurt by price and travel time.
- 598 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 10h 05m
- 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 05m
direct
Bus
€40
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 598 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 €33, on Tue, Oct 13.
598 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €62Checked Oct 20 | 9h 12mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €31Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 10h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€62Checked Oct 209h 12m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€31Omio catalogue, Oct 2010h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna 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.
- 1Vienna → Frankfurt centralbus
FlixBus·10h 05m
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 Vienna to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 00:20 | 22:55 |
All departures
- 00:20
- 00:40
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 02:20
- 02:40
- 03:00
- 06:45
- 12:35
- 13:35
- 14:35
- 15:55
- 16:55
- 17:55
- 20:30
- 20:55
- 21:30
- 21:55
- 22:55
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
FlixBusVienna-Frankfurt central, Prague Václav Havel-DresdenBook →
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnDresden-FrankfurtBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Frankfurt central, about 10h 5m. In total it's roughly €40 over 10h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Frankfurt?
The most useful route takes about 10h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 22:55, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Frankfurt?
21 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 22:55.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Frankfurt leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Frankfurt from Vienna?
About 598 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Frankfurt cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €53. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Vienna to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Vienna to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026