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Bologna to Frankfurt Bus Schedule
Bus from Bologna to Frankfurt: Journey Information
There are 15 intercity buses per day from Bologna to Frankfurt. Traveling by bus from Bologna to Frankfurt usually takes around 15 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 13 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 407 mi (656 km) |
| Shortest duration | 13h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $53.32 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Bologna to Frankfurt?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Bologna to Frankfurt that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 15 scheduled trips per day.
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 15 trips from Bologna to Frankfurt am Main, and usually makes the trip in about 15 hours and 52 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book RegioJet from Bologna to Frankfurt am Main from $148. Typically there is one RegioJet schedule per day from Bologna to Frankfurt and you can expect on average to pay for a RegioJet ticket to Frankfurt am Main. In Bologna, RegioJet departs to Frankfurt am Main from Bus Stop . In Frankfurt am Main, RegioJet arrives at Central Bus Station .
An average trip on RegioJet from Bologna to Frankfurt am Main takes 34 hours and 50 minutes , while the fastest available RegioJet trip will get you to Frankfurt am Main in 13 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, RegioJet offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Frankfurt am Main.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Bologna to Frankfurt
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 407 miles from Bologna to Frankfurt. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Frankfurt at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bologna to Frankfurt, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 15 scheduled buses that travel from Bologna to Frankfurt every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bologna to Frankfurt; ticket prices start at $237.13.
City Information
Frankfurt
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Image credit: Unsplash
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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 center 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 neighborhood 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 bus 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 bus leave from in Bologna?
Main departure station: Piazza XX Settembre 6
Bologna has two bus stations with service to Frankfurt am Main.
All bus stations in Bologna:
Piazza XX Settembre 6
Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Frankfurt?
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Link to image attributionMain 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 bus 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.
All bus stations in Frankfurt:
Central Bus Station
Frankfurt Main Airport P36
Frankfurt Süd Station
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