How to travel from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 $40, while a flight costs an average of $232.

Distance: 206 miles (332 km)

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Flight

$82

Average price

$40

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Cheapest

$232

Average price

5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

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30m

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11h 38m

Average total duration

11h 8m

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30m

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3h 10m

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1h 10m

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2h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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

The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $40.

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

A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $82.

A bus is $192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $232.

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 2m.

Bus takes on average 11h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Frankfurt am MainĀ among Omio's users.

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from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    4:05 PM8h55
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    1:00 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    4:05 PM8h55
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    1:00 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1825
    8:55 PM1h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 121
    7:05 AM3h08
    Utrecht Centraal
    10:13 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 121
    7:05 AM3h22
    Utrecht Centraal
    10:27 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 121 Ā· ICE 27
    7:05 AM4h54
    Utrecht Centraal
    11:59 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    11:55 AM8h30
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    8:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    7:35 PM8h40
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    4:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    5:10 PM8h00
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    1:10 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2811+LufthansaLH1401
    4:30 PM3h20
    Brussels Airport
    7:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1815
    8:25 AM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2661One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1817
    9:55 AM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    11:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2661One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Utrecht and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $40.

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

A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $82.

A bus is $192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $232.

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 2m.

Bus takes on average 11h 38m.

The distance from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 206 miles (332 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 15 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Utrecht 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 Rƶmer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the StƤdel 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 Rƶmer, StƤdel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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