Strasbourg to Frankfurt Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Strasbourg to Frankfurt, side by side.

Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Cheapest days to travel in the next 30 days

The lowest fare last seen for each day we have data for, Strasbourg to Frankfurt. Bars start at zero and the highlighted day is the cheapest; days without a bar have no fare seen yet.

These are fares earlier searches saw, with the date each was last seen: not live prices. The price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Direct trains (no change)

The timetable lists 4 direct train(s) from Strasbourg to Frankfurt on a sample day, the fastest in 1 h 57 min. Departures: 09:08, 13:09, 13:55, 17:13.

Services: ICE 9563, ICE 9591, TGV 9561, TGV 9583.

Timetable read 30 Oct 2026. Services differ by day of the week, so check the date you travel.

Strasbourg to Frankfurt: what to expect

Strasbourg and Frankfurt are about 179 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from France to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 179 km this is a short regional hop.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Strasbourg–Frankfurt tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €14.15, across 3 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Frankfurt

• Frankfurt's skyscraper skyline earned the city the nickname 'Mainhattan'. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The Frankfurt Book Fair is described as the world's largest book fair. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Frankfurt Cathedral's spire was built to Madern Gerthener's plans in 1415 and is 95 metres tall. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Strasbourg to Frankfurt

How long does the journey from Strasbourg to Frankfurt take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 4 h 15 min by train and about 4 h 08 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Strasbourg to Frankfurt?
The lowest fare seen recently is €11.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €18.97. Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €14.15). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Strasbourg to Frankfurt?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €18.97 and the lowest bus fare €11.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

What is the cheapest day to travel from Strasbourg to Frankfurt in the next 30 days?
Of the days we have fares for, 26 Nov 2026 (Thursday) was the cheapest: €12.48 by bus (last seen 27 Oct 2026).

What is the fastest way from Strasbourg to Frankfurt?
The shortest journeys seen: train 4 h 10 min, bus 4 h.

Is there a direct train from Strasbourg to Frankfurt?
Yes. The timetable lists 4 direct train(s) on a sample day, the fastest taking 1 h 57 min. Departures: 09:08, 13:09, 13:55, 17:13. Services differ by day, so check your date.