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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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 Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $247 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $289 (€236).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM9h05Donaueschingen, Busbahnhof7:05 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM9h05Donaueschingen, Busbahnhof7:05 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE43104:50 PM1h00Zurich Airport5:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2661One-way0 transfers
Other options
4718 · ICE 959110:39 AM4h17Donaueschingen station2:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
4722 · ICE 10612:39 PM3h29Donaueschingen station4:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$831One-way1 transfer
4720 · ICE 37011:39 AM3h30Donaueschingen station3:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM8h10Donaueschingen, Busbahnhof5:30 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM8h30Donaueschingen, Busbahnhof5:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM6h40Donaueschingen, Busbahnhof4:40 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$371One-way1 transfer
DE431811:20 AM1h00Zurich Airport12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3441One-way0 transfers
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AZ73148:55 AM3h45Zurich Airport12:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3481One-way1 transfer
DE1162 · DE17736:10 PM16h00Zurich Airport10:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $247 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donaueschingen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $289 (€236).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donaueschingen and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Donaueschingen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Trains mostly depart from Donaueschingen station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
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