How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Opladen

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a train costs an average of $224.

Distance: 98 miles (159 km)

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$176

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$47

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$34

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2h 45m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen is a bus with an average price of $47 (€39).

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

A bus is $129 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen costing on average $176 (€148).

A bus is $177 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen costing on average $224 (€188).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Opladen take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 45m.

Bus takes on average 3h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Opladen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen 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 33m sooner (45m by flight vs 2h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $176 (€148) compared to roughly $34 (€28) 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 Opladen

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

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

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    11:11 PM4h26
    Frankfurt am Main
    3:37 AMOpladen
    $661One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    11:11 PM4h26
    Frankfurt am Main
    3:37 AMOpladen
    $661One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    11:11 PM4h26
    Frankfurt am Main
    3:37 AMOpladen
    $661One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen

Travel to Opladen 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 Opladen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Opladen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen is a bus with an average price of $47 (€39).

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

A bus is $129 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen costing on average $176 (€148).

A bus is $177 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen costing on average $224 (€188).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Opladen take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 45m.

Bus takes on average 3h 42m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen is approximately 98 miles (159 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Opladen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Leverkusen, Bf Mitte.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Opladen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Opladen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Opladen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Opladen often also extend their vacation to go to Cologne, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Opladen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Opladen 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 Opladen, a stay of 1 to 2 days is generally sufficient to explore its local attractions and enjoy the town's atmosphere.

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