What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Rome?

Frankfurt am Main and Rome are 596 miles (961 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Rome?

If you're headed to Rome from Frankfurt am Main, chances are that your bus will depart from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Rome Ciampino Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Once in Rome, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Domus Aurea – Nero’s Golden House, Pantheon, Parco degli Acquedotti, Museo di Roma and Fontana di Trevi.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Rome from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Rome on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30pm	Frankfurt Hbf	19h 55m	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Frankfurt Hbf	18h 55m	5:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
	10:30pm	Frankfurt Hbf	20h 35m	7:05pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:34pm	Südbahnhof	1d 1h	7:05pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
	8:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	20h 55m	5:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:54 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Rome

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 13 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

13h 40mAverage Duration

596 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $276	Average Duration22h 20m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$91 - $92	Average Duration13h 40m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Rome?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Ciampino Airport
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B
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

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FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

MarinoBus

4/5895 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Rome by bus

What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Rome?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Rome?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$87

11/22

$82

Today

$84

11/24

$58

11/25

$62

11/26

$64

11/27

$65

11/28

$71

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Rome was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $58

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Rome, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $58 to $236 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.