How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $123.

Distance: 111 miles (179 km)

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Driving

$68

Average price

$29

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$194

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$40

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 53m

Average total duration

2h 23m

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4h 12m

Average total duration

3h 42m

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3h 40m

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40m

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3h 0m

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2h 54m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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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 Tübingen is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

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

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen costing on average $68 (€56).

A bus is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen costing on average $194 (€159).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen is by flight with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 23m.

Bus takes on average 3h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Tübingen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen

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

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · 19203
    3:12 AM3h12
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    6:24 AMTübingen Hbf
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · 19203
    3:12 AM3h12
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    6:24 AMTübingen Hbf
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 913 · 19217
    8:22 AM2h31
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    10:53 AMTübingen Hbf
    $831One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 699 · 19203
    2:30 AM3h54
    Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
    6:24 AMTübingen Hbf
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471 · S3 · ICE 561 · 19301
    4:38 AM3h15
    Frankfurt South station
    7:53 AMTübingen Hbf
    $591One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS8 · S4 · IC 60471 · S3
    4:00 AM3h53
    Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
    7:53 AMTübingen Hbf
    $601One-way
    5 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen

Travel to Tübingen 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 Tübingen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Tübingen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

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

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen costing on average $68 (€56).

A bus is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen costing on average $194 (€159).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen is by flight with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 23m.

Bus takes on average 3h 42m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen is approximately 111 miles (179 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Tübingen as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Tübingen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Tübingen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Tübingen by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Tübingen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines to go to Tübingen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Tübingen often also extend their vacation to go to Stuttgart, Paris, Munich, Zurich, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tübingen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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