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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,046 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. 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 Kč 1,046, while a flight costs an average of Kč 5,003.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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Kč 1,445 Average price | Kč 1,046 Average price Cheapest | Kč 5,003 Average price | Kč 900 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr:
A bus is Kč 399 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr costing on average Kč 1,445.
A bus is Kč 3,958 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr costing on average Kč 5,003.
Other travel options to Mülheim an der Ruhr take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 1,445 compared to roughly Kč 900 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:05 AM 0h45 Frankfurt am Main 6:50 AM Mülheim an der Ruhr Kč 2,378 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:05 AM 0h45 Frankfurt am Main 6:50 AM Mülheim an der Ruhr Kč 2,378 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:05 AM 0h45 Frankfurt am Main 6:50 AM Mülheim an der Ruhr Kč 2,378 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:45 AM 0h45 Frankfurt am Main 12:30 PM Mülheim an der Ruhr Kč 2,598 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:10 AM 0h45 Frankfurt am Main 8:55 AM Mülheim an der Ruhr Kč 2,633 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:10 PM 0h45 Frankfurt am Main 4:55 PM Mülheim an der Ruhr Kč 2,736 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr:
A bus is Kč 399 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr costing on average Kč 1,445.
A bus is Kč 3,958 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Mülheim an der Ruhr costing on average Kč 5,003.
Other travel options to Mülheim an der Ruhr take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Mülheim an der Ruhr as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mülheim an der Ruhr by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Mülheim an der Ruhr by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, Eurowings to go to Mülheim an der Ruhr by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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