How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Enschede

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $167.

Distance: 164 miles (265 km)

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Driving

$129

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$167

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$57

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$77

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4h 55m

Average total duration

4h 25m

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2h 54m

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54m

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2h 0m

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8h 45m

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8h 15m

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4h 1m

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede is a bus with an average price of $57.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede:

A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede costing on average $129.

A bus is $110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede costing on average $167.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Enschede take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Enschede including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede 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 3h 7m sooner (54m by flight vs 4h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $167 compared to roughly $77 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 Enschede

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 AM10h30
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:50 AMEnschede, Centraal Station
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 AM10h30
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:50 AMEnschede, Centraal Station
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH78
    9:20 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1518 · IC 2200 · 10141 · 20272
    12:26 PM4h31
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    4:57 PMEnschede station
    $1021One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1518 · IC 2200 · 10141 · 20272
    12:11 PM4h46
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    4:57 PMEnschede station
    $1041One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 722 · ICE 641 · 20274
    1:08 PM4h49
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    5:57 PMEnschede station
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM10h15
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    8:45 PMEnschede, Centraal Station
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 PM7h25
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:45 PMEnschede, Centraal Station
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 AM10h10
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    11:50 AMEnschede, Centraal Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    5:10 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1371One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH74
    1:40 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH72
    9:15 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $3091One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede

Travel to Enschede 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 Enschede.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Enschede including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede is a bus with an average price of $57.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede:

A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede costing on average $129.

A bus is $110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede costing on average $167.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Enschede take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede is approximately 164 miles (265 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Enschede station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Enschede, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx to go to Enschede by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Enschede by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Enschede by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Enschede often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Münster, Berlin, Paris, Dortmund. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Enschede and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Enschede to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Enschede is ideal to explore its cultural attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

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