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 42 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 3 of them are in another country (Belgium, France, Switzerland). The most searched are Frankfurt, Brussels and Cologne; the quickest to reach is Cologne, about 2 h away.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 42 airports with direct flights
- 4 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 |
| Strasbourg · France | 157 km | about 2 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Dortmund · Germany | 175 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Freiburg (i.Br.) · Germany | 221 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Antwerp · Belgium | 247 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Basel · Switzerland | 268 km | about 4 h 45 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.
Croatia 2
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Greece 2
Albania 1
Bosnia & Herzegovina 1
Georgia 1
Ireland 1
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Kosovo 1
Lithuania 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Moldavia 1
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Frankfurt?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Frankfurt, Brussels, Cologne, Strasbourg, Dortmund, Freiburg (i.Br.), Antwerp and Basel. 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 42 airports in 17 countries, including London, Bucharest and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Frankfurt is cheap.