How to travel from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $119. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $119, and a flight costs an average of $154.

Distance: 457 miles (736 km)

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$227

Average price

$138

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$65

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4h 44m

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1h 44m

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24h 43m

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24h 13m

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10h 36m

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2.2 - 4.4kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $138 (€112).

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

A bus is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $227 (€184).

A bus is $188 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $327 (€265).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 59m.

Bus takes on average 24h 13m.

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

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from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

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

  • East Midlands Railways
    7:45 AM7h42
    Leicester
    3:27 PMFrankfurt am Main
    $3271One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • East Midlands Railways
    7:45 AM7h42
    Leicester
    3:27 PMFrankfurt am Main
    $3271One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands Railways
    7:45 AM7h42
    Leicester
    3:27 PMFrankfurt am Main
    $3271One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands Railways
    9:43 AM7h44
    Leicester
    5:27 PMFrankfurt am Main
    $3271One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands Railways
    11:43 AM7h44
    Leicester
    7:27 PMFrankfurt am Main
    $3271One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands Railways
    1:43 PM7h44
    Leicester
    9:27 PMFrankfurt am Main
    $3271One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Leicester and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $138 (€112).

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

A bus is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $227 (€184).

A bus is $188 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $327 (€265).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 59m.

Bus takes on average 24h 13m.

The distance from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 457 miles (736 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester 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 Leicester to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with east_midlands_trains to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Ryanair, KLM to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 22 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester 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.

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