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Frankfurt am Main, Germany → Reading, Great Britain

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Ten ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Reading

Composite routes from Frankfurt Am Main to Reading

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to London
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$108.14

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Frankfurt to London
Ave. Duration:
11h 49m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90

Trans Nicolaescu

Phone:
0745 638 910
Website:
transnicolaescu.ro/
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to London
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.96

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$826.97
Plane from Frankfurt to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$636.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,017.81

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$521.63

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.62–$699.74

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$407.12
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$699.74
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$419.85
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$1,145.03

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$534.35
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$763.36

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Frankfurt to Siegburg
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89
Train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.71–$61.07

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.17–$61.07

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$178.12

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$33.08
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.54–$24.17

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Reading is to bus which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 14h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Reading is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs $86.96 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main to Reading. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Reading RailAir via Wembley Central Station, Harrow Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Reading. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Reading?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Reading is 832 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Reading without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Reading?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Reading bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Reading bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Frankfurt station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Reading train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Reading?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Reading is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Reading bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Reading bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at London Wembley station.

What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Frankfurt am Main. It is currently 05:45 in Frankfurt am Main and 04:45 in Reading.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Reading train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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