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Compare train for Bretten to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bretten to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bretten to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bretten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26 (-€21). The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bretten to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Bretten to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bretten to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5151111:40 AM2h30Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)2:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$111One-way0 transfers
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5151111:40 AM2h30Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)2:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$111One-way0 transfers
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5415210:55 AM2h25Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)1:20 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bretten to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bretten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bretten and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Bretten and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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