The cheapest and fastest buses from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 16 buses that leave Rotterdam for Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Apr 02, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 356 km distance in an average of 7 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 8 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM6h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM7h10Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$641One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM7h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)5:30 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 PM8h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$721One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:55 AM8h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$771One-way0 transfers
(Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM6h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM7h10Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$641One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM7h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)5:30 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 AM8h10Rotterdam, Zuidplein8:30 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 PM8h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $350 Average price |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:46AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 16h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Live departures
Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 7h10 | 2:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 7h55 | 3:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 8h25 | 7:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 10h20 | 9:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 1:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 6h45 | 8:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 1:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 7h15 | 8:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 9h45 | 2:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 10h05 | 2:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 9h05 | 5:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 8h40 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 9h25 | 7:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 8h10 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 8h55 | 7:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 5:55 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 8h55 | 2:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Römer, a historic city hall with medieval architecture located in the heart of Frankfurt's old town
- Städel Museum, an art museum featuring a vast collection of European artworks from the Middle Ages to the present
- Palmengarten, a large botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species in themed greenhouses and outdoor areas
- Goethe House, the birthplace of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, now a museum dedicated to his life and works
- Frankfurt Cathedral, a Gothic-style church with a rich history and stunning architecture.
- Main Tower, a skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views of the city
- Explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle, an indoor market offering a variety of local and international foods
- Visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, home to an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and natural exhibits
- Take a leisurely walk along the River Main and enjoy the scenic views
- Experience the lively atmosphere of the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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