More cities in one trip from Frankfurt
Frankfurt (Germany) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 45 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Belgium, France). The most searched are Frankfurt, Brussels and Cologne; the quickest to reach is Cologne, about 2 h away.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 45 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Frankfurt
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt · Germany | 99 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Brussels · Belgium | 230 km | about 4 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Cologne · Germany | 112 km | about 2 h | Bus or train |
| Stuttgart · Germany | 196 km | about 3 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Strasbourg · France | 157 km | about 2 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Dortmund · Germany | 175 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Antwerp · Belgium | 247 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Karlsruhe · Germany | 134 km | about 2 h 30 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Direct low-cost flights to Frankfurt
Airports with direct flights to Frankfurt, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Greece 3
Croatia 2
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Albania 1
Bosnia & Herzegovina 1
Georgia 1
Ireland 1
Kerry
Kosovo 1
Lithuania 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Moldova 1
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Frankfurt?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Frankfurt, Brussels, Cologne, Stuttgart, Strasbourg, Dortmund, Antwerp and Karlsruhe. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Frankfurt to Frankfurt?
About 2 h 10 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 99 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Frankfurt?
From 45 airports in 17 countries, including London, Bucharest and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Frankfurt is cheap.