How to get from Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 104 miles (167 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $17 - $237 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $17 (€15) • 4 h 5 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $237 (€212) • 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 104 miles (167 km) from Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $17 (€15). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $13 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
You can get from Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a bus costs $220 (€197) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $237 (€212) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which costs on average $27 (€24) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Wuppertal is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 5 min.
Train takes 3 h 49 min on average.
The Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main distance is around 104 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal and Frankfurt am Main.
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