How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leer

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Leer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. 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 $64, while a train costs an average of $68.

Distance: 221 miles (357 km)

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$68

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$82

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5h 50m

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5h 20m

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15h 55m

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15h 25m

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4h 58m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leer is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Leer costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $327 (€265) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leer costing on average $391 (€317).

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

Other travel options to Leer take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 50m.

Bus takes on average 15h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Leer including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leer 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 $68 (€55) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 5h 20m versus 4h 58m 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 Leer

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

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · ICE 618+WestfalenBahn90272
    3:11 AM6h41
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:52 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · ICE 618+WestfalenBahn90272
    3:11 AM6h41
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:52 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618+WestfalenBahn90272
    4:46 AM5h06
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:52 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 222 · ICE 206+WestfalenBahn90274
    5:34 AM5h18
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:52 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)
    $491One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60470 · IC 2436
    2:14 AM7h00
    Frankfurt South station
    9:14 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 778 · ICE 1046 · 4406
    4:41 AM5h32
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:13 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)
    $741One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leer

Travel to Leer 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 Leer.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Leer including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leer is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Leer costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $327 (€265) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leer costing on average $391 (€317).

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

Other travel options to Leer take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 50m.

Bus takes on average 15h 55m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Leer is approximately 221 miles (357 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Leer is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Leer as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Leer:
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Leer (Ostfriesl).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leer, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leer by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leer by train.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leer often also extend their vacation to go to Groningen, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leer and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leer to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore the main attractions and experience the local culture, spending 1 to 2 days in Leer is recommended.

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