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 CHF 46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. 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 CHF 46, while a flight costs an average of CHF 549.

Distance: 180 miles (291 km)

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Driving

CHF 84

Average price

CHF 46

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CHF 549

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CHF 57

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3h 58m

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Fastest

3h 28m

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8h 26m

Average total duration

7h 56m

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4h 36m

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2h 36m

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3h 45m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.7kg

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Austrian Airlines

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Compare ways to travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main

Compare the available ways to get from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of CHF 46.

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

A bus is CHF 39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 84.

A bus is CHF 503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 549.

The fastest way to travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

Bus takes on average 8h 26m.

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 meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 17m sooner (3h 28m by train vs 3h 45m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 84 compared to roughly CHF 57 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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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

train

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

  • Deutsche Bahn57413 · ICE 598 · ICE 108
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn57413 · ICE 598 · ICE 108
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS108 · OS221
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn57411 · ICE 610
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn57413 · ICE 598
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn57411 · ICE 610 · ICE 372
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS106 · OS215
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS102+LufthansaOS207
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS102 · OS209
    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.

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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 CHF 46.

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

A bus is CHF 39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 84.

A bus is CHF 503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 549.

The fastest way to travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

Bus takes on average 8h 26m.

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 14 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 2 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • 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).
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 Austrian Airlines, Transavia France, Air Baltic, Lufthansa to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Omio customers who travel from Kempten to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. 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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