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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal costing on average $142 (€116).
Other travel options to Wuppertal take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)5:25 AM3h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Prague -> Amsterdam)5:25 AM3h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH789:10 PM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport9:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 618 · 264054:59 AM2h06Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:05 AMWuppertal Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
ICE 618 · 264054:46 AM2h19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:05 AMWuppertal Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
ICE 826 · S85:56 AM2h26Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:22 AMWuppertal Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:05 PM3h30Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:35 PMWuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM4h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:35 PMWuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 AM5h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:05 AMWuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof$241One-way1 transfer
LH42165:05 PM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport5:50 PMDusseldorf Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
LH741:10 PM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
LH729:15 AM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport$1561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal costing on average $142 (€116).
Other travel options to Wuppertal take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Wuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Wuppertal by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx to go to Wuppertal by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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