How to travel from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $762.

Distance: 169 miles (273 km)

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$762

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$91

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$48

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$65

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4h 58m

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2h 58m

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4h 33m

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The cheapest way to travel from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $42 (€35).

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

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $67 (€55).

A bus is $720 (€589) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $762 (€624).

The fastest way to travel from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 58m.

Bus takes on average 6h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Konstanz and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Konstanz 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 $67 (€55) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.16 (€-1.77). The journey takes 4h 24m versus 4h 16m 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 Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:25 PM6h20
    Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke
    10:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:25 PM6h20
    Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke
    10:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4318
    11:20 AM1h00
    Zurich Airport
    12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn17696 · ICE 572
    4:48 PM3h52
    Konstanz station
    8:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4720 · ICE 2558
    10:39 AM4h30
    Konstanz station
    3:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4724 · ICE 2556
    12:39 PM4h30
    Konstanz station
    5:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM12h35
    Konstanz, Allmannsdorf
    1:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM12h45
    Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke
    1:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 PM11h15
    Konstanz, Allmannsdorf
    3:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissAZ7207+LufthansaAZ7314
    8:55 AM3h45
    Zurich Airport
    12:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1162 · DE1511
    11:55 AM10h25
    Zurich Airport
    10:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3671One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissAZ7201+Air DolomitiAZ7446
    12:55 PM3h25
    Zurich Airport
    4:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3791One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Konstanz 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 Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Konstanz and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $42 (€35).

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

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $67 (€55).

A bus is $238 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $280 (€229).

The fastest way to travel from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 54m.

Bus takes on average 6h 7m.

The distance from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 169 miles (273 km).
The average frequency per day from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Konstanz and Frankfurt am Main 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 Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Konstanz station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Konstanz to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Konstanz 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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