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Compare train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Riesa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Riesa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $98, while a flight costs an average of $455.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $455 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Riesa:
A train is $357 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Riesa costing on average $455 (€380).
Other travel options to Riesa take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (3h 43m by train vs 5h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $98 (€82) compared to roughly $82 (€68) 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.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Riesa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Riesa is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:30 AM1h00Frankfurt am Main12:30 PMRiesa$1881One-way0 transfers
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- 11:30 AM1h00Frankfurt am Main12:30 PMRiesa$1881One-way0 transfers
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- 11:30 AM1h00Frankfurt am Main12:30 PMRiesa$1881One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:10 AM1h00Frankfurt am Main12:10 PMRiesa$1951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Riesa:
A train is $357 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Riesa costing on average $455 (€380).
Other travel options to Riesa take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Riesa as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Riesa station.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Riesa by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Riesa by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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