What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken?

Frankfurt am Main and Saarbrücken are 98 miles (157 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken start their journey at Frankfurt Airport and wind up at Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Saarbrücken, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are State Park (Bürgerpark), Saarland State Theater, Basilika St. Johann, Town Hall (Rathaus St. Johann) and Franco-German Gardens (DFG).

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 10m	8:35pm	Saarbrücken	Cheapest
Bus	7:05pm	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 30m	9:35pm	Saarbrücken	Fastest
Bus	10:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 40m	12:45am	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 35m	8:35pm	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	3h	12:45am	Saarbrücken	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	3h 15m	3:15pm	Saarbrücken	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 15m	10:15am	Saarbrücken	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 55m	9:05am	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 50m	5:50pm	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 40m	12:45am	Saarbrücken	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	9:40am	Saarbrücken	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 15m	10:15am	Saarbrücken	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	3h 15m	3:15pm	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	6:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 55m	9:05am	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 50m	5:50pm	Saarbrücken	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	9:40am	Saarbrücken	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	3h 15m	3:15pm	Saarbrücken	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	3h 15m	3:15pm	Saarbrücken	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 15m	10:15am	Saarbrücken	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 55m	9:05am	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 50m	5:50pm	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 10m	8:35pm	Saarbrücken	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 10m	8:35pm	Saarbrücken	Cheapest
Bus	7:05pm	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 30m	9:35pm	Saarbrücken	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 55m	9:05am	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 40m	12:45am	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 15m	9:05am	Saarbrücken	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 10m	8:35pm	Saarbrücken	Cheapest
Bus	7:05pm	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 30m	9:35pm	Saarbrücken	Fastest
Bus	10:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 40m	12:45am	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 50m	2:05pm	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 35m	8:35pm	Saarbrücken	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Saarbrücken. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $46	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $137	Average Duration2h 48m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $24	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Visit page
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 Saarbrücken

A
Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße
Dudweilerstraße 111, 66111 Saarbrücken, Germany
B
Saarbrücken, DE- Parkpl. Alte Einsegnungshalle, Ecke Metzer/Dr. Vogeler Str.
Hohenzollernstraße 74, 66117 Saarbrucken, Germany
C
Saarbruecken Busbahnhof
Metzer Str. 133A, 66117 Saarbrücken, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 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.

Flixbus Frankfurt am Main Saarbrücken recent customer reviews

Driver/crew didn't announce bus and left 5 minutes early. I almost missed it.

Desmond O.

August 17, 2025

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11161 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $10

BlaBlaCar Bus Frankfurt am Main Saarbrücken recent customer reviews

Very good

Vance B.

April 13, 2025

It a great company I will use again. High recommended.

Anna A.

August 14, 2022

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$12

11/25

$12

Today

$12

11/27

$9

11/28

$9

11/29

$9

11/30

$9

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$9

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $9

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 Saarbrücken, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $14 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually FlixBus 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Saarbrücken?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h	Avg Price$16	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 48m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures40
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 50m	Avg Price$17	Daily Departures6