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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 55m Average total duration 15h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 15h 55m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Leer
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
IC 60402 · ICE 618+
902723:11 AM6h41Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:52 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)$411One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
IC 60402 · ICE 618+
902723:11 AM6h41Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:52 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)$411One-way2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 618+
902724:46 AM5h06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:52 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)$431One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 222 · ICE 206+
902745:34 AM5h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:52 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)$491One-way2 transfers
IC 60470 · IC 24362:14 AM7h00Frankfurt South station9:14 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)$621One-way1 transfer
ICE 778 · ICE 1046 · 44064:41 AM5h32Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:13 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)$741One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 15h 55m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leer by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leer by train.
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