There are 9 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 via Frankfurt • 6h 14m
Cheapest option
Bus via Frankfurt • 17h 7m
7 alternative options
Train • 6h 31m
Bus • 15h 57m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 7h 18m
Drive, car ferry • 8h 39m
Fly from London City • 3h 59m
Fly from London Heathrow • 4h 7m
Train to Birmingham, fly • 5h 10m
London to Rüsselsheim am Main by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Germany from United Kingdom
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into Germany from United Kingdom
- There are no current restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Germany is currently allowed from United Kingdom.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
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.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
No, returning to United Kingdom from Germany is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Rüsselsheim am Main is to bus via Frankfurt which costs £35 - £50 and takes 17h 7m.
The quickest way to get from London to Rüsselsheim am Main is to fly which costs £75 - £470 and takes 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct bus from London station to Rüsselsheim am Main. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Rüsselsheim Berliner/Georg-Treber-Straße via Frankfurt and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
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 14m.
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 via Frankfurt which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £380.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from London to Rüsselsheim am Main, including transfers.
London to Rüsselsheim am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
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 via Frankfurt which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 15h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £470 and takes 3h 59m.
- Distance: 624.3 km
- Duration: 6h 14m
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 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40 - €50 and the journey takes 15h 20m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €750
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €650
Flights from Birmingham to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €1400
Flights from Birmingham to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €1400
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €650
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €750
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €1200
Flights from London Heathrow to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €950
Flights from Birmingham to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €2600
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from London City to Frankfurt via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Birmingham to Frankfurt via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €2100
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €300 - €350
- Standard
- €100 - €130
- 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 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- 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
- 3 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 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €170
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €45 - €65
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €120 - €170
- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Advanced Single/Anytime Advance
- €9 - €13
- Anytime Day Single
- €45 - €55
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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 central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €101
- Standard Car - Premium
- €161
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The quickest flight from London City Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
London to Rüsselsheim am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Rüsselsheim am Main is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 10:38 in London and 11:38 in Rüsselsheim am Main.
London to Rüsselsheim am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.
KLM, Luxair, British Airways and Lufthansa offer flights from London City Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
There are 957+ hotels available in Rüsselsheim am Main. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from London to London City Airport is to train which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £5.