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Lugano - Frankfurt am Main Coach Timetable

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Journey Information

There are 8 intercity coaches per day from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main. Traveling by coach from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main usually takes around 12 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Distance284 mi (457 km)
Shortest duration9h 5m
Cheapest price£22.23
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Coach lines1

How much is a coach ticket from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main?

£47.03 is the average price of a bus ticket from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main. Any tickets cheaper than £47.03 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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Bus tickets from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main are at their cheapest average price in October. This time of year usually offers the best deals on bus tickets for this route, with ticket prices around £34. On the other hand, traveling on this route during December might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for December trips cost £63, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

What coach companies travel from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus812h 54m£52.80
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 8 trips from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main, and usually makes the trip in about 12 hours and 54 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are coaches that can take you directly from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main. At this time, there are a number of coach trips where you can expect to spend part of the journey on a different vehicle, such as a shuttle or a train. Both types of tickets can be found when you search on Wanderu; the type of trip is indicated in the trip details.

The coach takes an average of 12 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 284 miles from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main. However, the fastest coach only takes 9 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 8 scheduled coaches that travel from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct coach. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different coach at any point during your trip. Direct coaches also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Lugano to Frankfurt am Main; ticket prices start at £41.38.

City Information

Frankfurt am Main

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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.

Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the centre of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.

Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighbourhood near the city's train station.

The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on coach carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Lugano?

Main departure station: Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani

Most coaches depart from the main station in Lugano.

All coach stations in Lugano:

  • Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani

Where does the coach arrive in Frankfurt am Main?

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Main arrival station: Central Bus Station

Frankfurt Central Bus Station, locally known as Busterminal Frankfurt, is the city's main bus terminal and is located directly next to Frankfurt HBF (the central train station). The terminal is a hub for coach services throughout Europe, like Flixbus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Arda Tur. Nearby you will find a coffee shop, ATMs, toilets, and luggage storage. In the immediate vicinity, there is a Tokyo Inn and Ibis hotel, numerous restaurants, and a five-minute walk from the city center.

Coach stations in Frankfurt am Main:

  • Central Bus Station

  • Frankfurt Main Airport P36

  • Frankfurt Süd Station

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