There are 9 ways to get from London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground by train, bus and ferry, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 6h 9m
174€ - 441€
Cheapest option
Bus and ferry • 13h 44m
27€ - 40€
7 alternative options
Bus • 16h 5m
40€ - 54€
Drive, Eurotunnel • 7h 14m
227€ - 267€
Drive, car ferry • 8h 30m
154€ - 220€
Fly from London City • 3h 55m
73€ - 237€
Fly from London Heathrow • 4h 4m
51€ - 177€
Fly from London Stansted • 4h 27m
33€ - 112€
Train to Birmingham, fly • 5h 11m
76€ - 296€
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is to bus and ferry which costs £23 - £35 and takes 13h 44m.
The quickest way to get from London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is to fly which costs £60 - £210 and takes 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London and arriving at Frankfurt am Main. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between London and Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is 637 km.
The best way to get from London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £150 - £390.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground, including transfers.
London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from London station.
London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
The best way to get from London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £150 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 16h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 3h 55m.

- Distance: 636.5 km
- Duration: 6h 9m
What companies run services between London, England and Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground, Germany?
You can take a train from London King's Cross to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground via Brussel-Zuid/Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a vehicle from London to Frankfurt am Main twice a week. Tickets cost 27€ - 40€ and the journey takes 13h 39m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 330€
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 260€
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 1500€
Flights from Birmingham to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 350€

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 200€
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 2700€

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 330€
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 330€
Flights from Birmingham to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 390€

- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from London City to Frankfurt via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 300€

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 320€

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 1500€

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 95€

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid/Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 350€
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- 300€ - 350€
- Standard
- 100€ - 130€
- Standard Premier
- 150€ - 190€

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 100€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 150€
- Website
- Eurotunnel

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 160€
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- 45€ - 60€
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- 110€ - 160€

- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 50€
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Advanced Single/Anytime Advance
- 9€ - 13€
- Anytime Day Single
- 45€ - 50€

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus and ferry from London to Frankfurt am Main
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 15€
- Website
- Blablabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London to Lille, Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 19€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille, Europe to Frankfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk

- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 100€
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- 75€ - 100€
- Standard Car - Flexi
- 120€ - 150€
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The quickest flight from London City Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Frankfurt am Main station.
London to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Luxair, Lufthansa, British Airways and KLM offer flights from London City Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
There are 1141+ hotels available in Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from London to London City Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs £1 - £5.