How to travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr261 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. 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 kr261, while a train costs an average of kr442.

Distance: 180 miles (291 km)

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Bus
Driving

kr442

Average price

kr261

Average price

Cheapest

kr454

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 40m

Average total duration

6h 10m

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30m

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3h 45m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar

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

The cheapest way to travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of kr261.

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

A bus is kr181 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average kr442.

A bus is kr2072 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average kr2333.

The fastest way to travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

Flight takes on average 10h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kempten and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around kr442 compared to roughly kr454 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr12. The journey takes 3h 46m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM11h40
    Kempten, Kotterner Straße
    7:15 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    kr2621One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM11h40
    Kempten, Kotterner Straße
    7:15 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    kr2621One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn3686 · ICE 610
    9:33 AM3h35
    Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf
    1:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    kr7401One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn57608 · ICE 598
    10:31 AM3h38
    Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf
    2:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    kr6131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn3686 · ICE 1094
    9:33 AM4h11
    Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf
    1:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    kr6131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn3690 · ICE 216
    12:33 PM4h04
    Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf
    4:37 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    kr6611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM12h10
    Kempten, Kotterner Straße
    7:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    kr2821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS102 · OS207
    8:20 AM3h40
    Innsbruck Airport
    12:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    kr30061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS102 · OS209
    8:20 AM4h30
    Innsbruck Airport
    12:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    kr30061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS102 · OS211
    8:20 AM6h30
    Innsbruck Airport
    2:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    kr42801One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Kempten to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Kempten and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of kr261.

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

A bus is kr181 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average kr442.

A bus is kr2072 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average kr2333.

The fastest way to travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

Flight takes on average 10h 14m.

The distance from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 180 miles (291 km).
The average frequency per day from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kempten and Frankfurt am Main 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 Kempten to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kempten, Kotterner Straße and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
  • Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.

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