How to travel from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 €36, while a flight costs an average of €185.

Distance: 139 miles (225 km)

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€74

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€36

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€185

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€52

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3h 34m

Average total duration

3h 4m

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30m

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5h 59m

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5h 29m

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1h 18m

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3h 3m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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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 Venlo to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €36.

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

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €74.

A bus is €150 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €185.

The fastest way to travel from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 34m.

Bus takes on average 5h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Venlo and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Venlo 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 €74 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€22. The journey takes 3h 4m versus 3h 3m 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 Venlo to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:35 AM5h40
    Venlo, Centraal Station
    8:15 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:35 AM5h40
    Venlo, Centraal Station
    8:15 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH79
    6:10 AM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €1141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn20067 · 10611 · ICE 25
    6:05 AM4h08
    Venlo station
    10:13 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    €911One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn20075 · ICE 29
    10:05 AM4h08
    Venlo station
    2:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    €981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn20071 · 10615 · ICE 27
    8:05 AM4h08
    Venlo station
    12:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    €981One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:35 AM6h25
    Venlo, Centraal Station
    9:00 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    €291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM6h45
    Venlo, Centraal Station
    6:20 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    €631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM6h25
    Venlo, Centraal Station
    6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    €641One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH75
    3:10 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH73
    10:40 AM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €1341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4217
    6:30 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €1791One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Venlo 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 Venlo to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Venlo and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €36.

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

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €74.

A bus is €150 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €185.

The fastest way to travel from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 34m.

Bus takes on average 5h 59m.

The distance from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 139 miles (225 km).
The average frequency per day from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venlo and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venlo station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venlo, Centraal Station and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Venlo to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. 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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