How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. 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 €28, while a train costs an average of €59.

Distance: 227 miles (366 km)

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from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol

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

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

  • Lufthansa
    7:25 AM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    8:35 AMSchiphol
    2451One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Lufthansa
    7:25 AM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    8:35 AMSchiphol
    2451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa
    7:25 AM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    8:35 AMSchiphol
    2451One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol

Travel to Schiphol 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 Schiphol.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Schiphol including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol is a bus with an average price of €28.

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

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol costing on average €59.

A bus is €172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol costing on average €200.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 51m.

Bus takes on average 12h 47m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol is approximately 227 miles (366 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Schiphol Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Schiphol by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schiphol by train.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schiphol often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Rotterdam, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schiphol and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Schiphol to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
At Schiphol, visitors can enjoy the Schiphol Behind the Scenes tour for an inside look at airport operations, relax at the XpresSpa, and watch a movie at the Airport Library. For entertainment, try your luck at Holland Casino Schiphol or find tranquility at the Meditation Centre. Notable sights include the Rijksmuseum Schiphol, Airport Park, Panorama Terrace, and the NEMO Science Museum Schiphol. Schiphol Plaza offers shopping and dining with a variety of international brands and eateries.
The amount of time you need at Schiphol Airport typically depends on your travel plans. For connecting flights, a layover of 2 to 3 hours is generally sufficient. If exploring the airport's amenities, a few hours can provide a pleasant experience.

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