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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $72.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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$72

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$24

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$39

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2h 23m

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1h 53m

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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2h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl is a bus with an average price of $24.

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

A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl costing on average $72.

A bus is $180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl costing on average $204.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Kehl take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 55m.

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Kehl 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 Kehl 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 1h 27m sooner (55m by flight vs 2h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $204 compared to roughly $39 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 Kehl

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Sindbad0
    7:30 AM3h35
    Frankfurt am Main
    11:05 AMKehl
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Sindbad0
    7:30 AM3h35
    Frankfurt am Main
    11:05 AMKehl
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 513 · ICE 2555+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG88480
    8:51 AM2h02
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    10:53 AMKehl station
    $571One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    6:03 PM4h07
    Frankfurt South station
    10:10 PMKehl, Bahnhof
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 9568 · 15890
    6:53 AM2h24
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:17 AMKehl station
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 591 · ICE 2511+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87422
    7:50 AM2h32
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:22 AMKehl station
    $341One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 PM3h15
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    11:25 PMKehl, Bahnhof
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 AM3h20
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    9:15 AMKehl, Bahnhof
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 PM3h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:25 PMKehl, Bahnhof
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl

Travel to Kehl 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 Kehl.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Kehl including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl is a bus with an average price of $21.

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

A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl costing on average $35.

A bus is $183 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl costing on average $204.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Kehl take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 55m.

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Kehl 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 Kehl:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Strasbourg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Kehl station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Kehl, Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad to go to Kehl by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kehl by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kehl often also extend their vacation to go to Strasbourg, Berlin, Offenburg, Stuttgart, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kehl and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kehl to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Kehl, 1 to 2 days are generally sufficient to explore its charming town center, enjoy the parks, and take a stroll across the Rhine to visit nearby Strasbourg.

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