How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine)

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Compare train for Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine)

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, while a flight costs an average of €97.

Distance: 137 miles (222 km)

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€97

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€42

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2h 55m

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3h 17m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) is a train with an average price of €31.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine):

A train is €66 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) costing on average €97.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Alfeld (Leine) take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 1m.

Yes, you can take a train between Frankfurt am Main and Alfeld (Leine).
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 22m sooner (55m by flight vs 3h 17m by car). Tickets start at around €97 compared to roughly €42 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine)

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:46 AM2h57
    Frankfurt am Main
    9:43 AMAlfeld(leine)
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    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:46 AM2h57
    Frankfurt am Main
    9:43 AMAlfeld(leine)
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    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:46 AM2h57
    Frankfurt am Main
    9:43 AMAlfeld(leine)
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    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:46 AM2h57
    Frankfurt am Main
    11:43 AMAlfeld(leine)
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    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:46 AM2h57
    Frankfurt am Main
    1:43 PMAlfeld(leine)
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    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:46 PM2h57
    Frankfurt am Main
    3:43 PMAlfeld(leine)
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    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine)

Travel to Alfeld (Leine) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine).

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You can travel between Frankfurt am Main and Alfeld (Leine) by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) is a train with an average price of €31.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine):

A train is €66 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) costing on average €97.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Alfeld (Leine) take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 1m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) is approximately 137 miles (222 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Alfeld (Leine) as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine):
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Alfeld (Leine) station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Alfeld (Leine) by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Alfeld (Leine) by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine):
  • 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Alfeld (Leine) often also extend their vacation to go to Hanover, Göttingen, Hildesheim, Hamburg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alfeld (Leine) and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Alfeld (Leine) to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically enough to explore Alfeld (Leine), allowing time to visit the Fagus Factory, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy the local architecture and surrounding natural landscapes.

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