How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $169.

Distance: 324 miles (522 km)

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Driving

$78

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$169

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$63

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Cheapest

$118

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 6m

Average total duration

6h 36m

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30m

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3h 7m

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1h 7m

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2h 0m

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13h 1m

Average total duration

12h 31m

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6h 52m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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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 Flensburg is a bus with an average price of $63 (€51).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg costing on average $78 (€64).

A bus is $106 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg costing on average $169 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 6m.

Bus takes on average 13h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Flensburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 16m faster (6h 36m by train vs 6h 52m by car) and roughly $40 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($78 (€64) vs $118 (€96)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 AM11h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:35 AMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 AM11h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:35 AMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH10
    9:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $1321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:58 AM12h37
    Frankfurt South station
    10:35 PMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:58 PM12h27
    Frankfurt South station
    2:25 AMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 202 · 11172
    10:11 AM7h30
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    5:41 PMFlensburg station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM14h30
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:40 AMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM14h10
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    9:40 AMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM13h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    2:25 AMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2
    7:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $1321One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH6
    8:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $1321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4224
    4:00 PM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $1321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg

Travel to Flensburg 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 Flensburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Flensburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg is a bus with an average price of $63 (€51).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg costing on average $78 (€64).

A bus is $106 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg costing on average $169 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 6m.

Bus takes on average 13h 1m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg is approximately 324 miles (522 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Flensburg 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 Flensburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Billund Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Flensburg station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Flensburg, Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Flensburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Flensburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Flensburg by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Prague, Kiel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Flensburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Flensburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Flensburg, two to three days are recommended to explore its historic old town, maritime museums, and enjoy the vibrant harbor scene.
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