How to get from London to Frankfurt
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Frankfurt. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1008 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €42, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1008 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €105Checked Sep 4 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €184Reading date not recorded | 5h 18m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €128Older observation | 11h 26m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€105Checked Sep 41h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€184Reading date not recorded5h 18m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€128Older observation11h 26m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Gatwick → Frankfurt am Mainflight
Condor·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, London to Frankfurt
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€18Departures from London to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 07:00 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorLondon Gatwick-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
EurostarLondon-BrusselsBook →
Deutsche BahnBrussels-FrankfurtBook →
NS IntLondon-AmsterdamBook →
FlixBusAmsterdam-FrankfurtBook →On this route you travel with Condor, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, NS Int, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Frankfurt works
Start with a Condor flight from London to Frankfurt, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €105 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
London to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Frankfurt?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Frankfurt from London?
About 1008 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Frankfurt cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €42 to €99. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Frankfurt?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from London to Frankfurt?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Frankfurt?
London is LGW and Frankfurt is FRA, so this route is usually written LGW to FRA.
Which operators run London to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with Condor, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, NS Int, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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