How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 €30, while a flight costs an average of €275.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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€275

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€61

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€30

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Cheapest

€34

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3h 13m

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1h 13m

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2h 55m

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2h 25m

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30m

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4h 28m

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3h 58m

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2h 55m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg is a bus with an average price of €30.

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

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg costing on average €61.

A bus is €246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg costing on average €275.

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

Other travel options to Rottenburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 13m.

Bus takes on average 4h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Rottenburg 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 Rottenburg 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 42m sooner (1h 13m by flight vs 2h 55m by car). Tickets start at around €275 compared to roughly €34 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 Rottenburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    3:03 PM8h32
    Frankfurt am Main
    11:35 PMRottenburg
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    3:03 PM8h32
    Frankfurt am Main
    11:35 PMRottenburg
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:31 PM6h04
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:35 PMRottenburg
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    1:45 AM8h40
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:25 AMRottenburg
    211One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg

Travel to Rottenburg 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 Rottenburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Rottenburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg is a bus with an average price of €30.

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

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg costing on average €61.

A bus is €246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg costing on average €275.

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

Other travel options to Rottenburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 13m.

Bus takes on average 4h 28m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Rottenburg 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 Rottenburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Ergenzingen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Cityjet to go to Rottenburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rottenburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rottenburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rottenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Tübingen, Stuttgart, Munich, Reutlingen, Horb am Neckar. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rottenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rottenburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Rottenburg, spending two to three days is recommended, allowing time to enjoy its historical sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine.

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