How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma

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Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main to Grimma

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF58, while a train costs an average of CHF102.

Distance: 192 miles (310 km)

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CHF58

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CHF102

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CHF61

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10h 58m

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10h 28m

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5h 46m

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5h 16m

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4h 29m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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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 Grimma is a bus with an average price of CHF58.

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

A bus is CHF45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma costing on average CHF102.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma is by train with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Grimma take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Grimma including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around CHF102 compared to roughly CHF61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-41.62. The journey takes 5h 16m versus 4h 29m 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.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    7:05 AM5h30
    Frankfurt am Main
    12:35 PMGrimma
    CHF301One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:05 AM5h30
    Frankfurt am Main
    12:35 PMGrimma
    CHF301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:05 AM5h30
    Frankfurt am Main
    12:35 PMGrimma
    CHF301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma

Travel to Grimma 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 Grimma.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Grimma including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma is a bus with an average price of CHF58.

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

A bus is CHF45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma costing on average CHF102.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma is by train with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Grimma take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 58m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma is approximately 192 miles (310 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma is:
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Grimma ob Bhf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity to go to Grimma by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Grimma by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Grimma often also extend their vacation to go to Leipzig, Nuremberg, Prague, Leisnig station, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Grimma and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Grimma to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy the charm and historical sites of Grimma, a stay of 1-2 days is typically sufficient.

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