There are 8 ways to get from London to Rüsselsheim am Main by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 6h 16m
Cheapest option
Bus • 15h 37m
6 alternative options
Bus via Frankfurt central train station • 15h 37m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 7h 18m
Drive, car ferry • 8h 39m
Fly from London City • 4h 4m
Fly from London Heathrow • 4h 7m
Train to Birmingham, fly • 5h 1m
London to Rüsselsheim am Main by train
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International entry into Germany from United Kingdom
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rüsselsheim am Main is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rüsselsheim am Main is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Rüsselsheim am Main is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Rüsselsheim am Main is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 15h 37m.
The quickest way to get from London to Rüsselsheim am Main is to fly which costs £70 - £300 and takes 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Rüsselsheim am Main. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Rüsselsheim Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between London and Rüsselsheim am Main is 624 km.
The best way to get from London to Rüsselsheim am Main without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £130 - £360.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from London to Rüsselsheim am Main, including transfers.
London to Rüsselsheim am Main train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Rüsselsheim am Main is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £130 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 15h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £300 and takes 4h 4m.
The quickest flight from London City Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Rüsselsheim am Main is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 06:03 in London and 07:03 in Rüsselsheim am Main.
- Distance: 624.3 km
- Duration: 6h 16m
What companies run services between London, England and Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany?
You can take a train from London King's Cross to Rüsselsheim am Main via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Frankfurt once daily. Tickets cost €60 - €90 and the journey takes 15h. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €650
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €400
Flights from Birmingham to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €420
Flights from Birmingham to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €420
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €650
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €650
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €500
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Birmingham to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €430
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from London City to Frankfurt via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €310
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €320
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €312 - €317
- Standard
- €115 - €125
- Standard Premier
- €150 - €190
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German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
- 1st Class
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45 - €160
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €45 - €60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €110 - €160
- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Standard
- €30 - €50
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Frankfurt StuttgarterStrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €95
- Standard Car - Premium
- €152
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London to Rüsselsheim am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.
Swiss, Luxair, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from London City Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
There are 957+ hotels available in Rüsselsheim am Main. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from London to London City Airport is to tram which takes 21 min and costs £2 - £7.