How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 19 miles (31 km)

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$11

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$12

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$8

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56m

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26m

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1h 17m

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47m

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35m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden is a bus with an average price of $11.

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

A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden costing on average $12.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden is by bus with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Wiesbaden take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Wiesbaden including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9m sooner (26m by bus vs 35m by car). Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $8 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar
    9:50 AM0h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:00 AMWiesbaden
    $31One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar
    9:50 AM0h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:00 AMWiesbaden
    $31One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar
    9:50 AM0h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:00 AMWiesbaden
    $31One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar
    3:40 PM0h20
    Frankfurt am Main
    4:00 PMWiesbaden
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    8:10 PM0h20
    Frankfurt am Main
    8:30 PMWiesbaden
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    8:00 AM0h30
    Frankfurt am Main
    8:30 AMWiesbaden
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden

Travel to Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Wiesbaden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden is a bus with an average price of $11.

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

A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden costing on average $12.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden is by bus with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Wiesbaden take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 17m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden is approximately 19 miles (31 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Wiesbaden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Wiesbaden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Wiesbaden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wiesbaden often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Cologne, Amsterdam, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wiesbaden and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Wiesbaden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Wiesbaden's historic architecture, relaxing thermal spas, and vibrant cultural scene, a stay of 2-3 days is recommended.
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