Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Riesa to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Riesa to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $103, while a flight costs an average of $242.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$242 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riesa to Frankfurt am Main:
A train is $139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riesa to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $242.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
You'll arrive about 1h 16m sooner (3h 43m by train vs 4h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $82 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.
Travel optionsfrom Riesa to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Riesa to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riesa to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 AM1h05Riesa6:15 AMFrankfurt am Main$1111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:10 AM1h05Riesa6:15 AMFrankfurt am Main$1111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:20 AM1h00Riesa5:20 AMFrankfurt am Main$1711One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Riesa 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 Riesa to Frankfurt am Main.

This is compared to other travel options from Riesa to Frankfurt am Main:
A train is $139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riesa to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $242.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riesa and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Riesa station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Travelling from Riesa to Frankfurt am Main: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

