How to get from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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205 miles (331 km) | |
Bus, flight or train | |
$78 - $258 | |
Bus • $78 (€67) • 12 h 4 min | |
Flight • $258 (€221) • 55 min | |
FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 205 miles (331 km) by bus, flight or train from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $78 (€67). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $23 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Utrecht and Frankfurt am Main. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 3 travel options to Frankfurt am Main from Utrecht. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $78 (€67) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a bus costs $180 (€154) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $258 (€221) for the same trip.
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $92 (€79).
The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Utrecht is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 12 h 4 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 6 h 11 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 205 miles (331 km) from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Utrecht as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main:
The following travel companies offer services from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main:
Yes, there are direct services available from Utrecht to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Utrecht and Frankfurt am Main.
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