What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Arcen?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Venlo, Station Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Arcen?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Venlo via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Arcen is 289 km. The road distance is 275 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Arcen bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Arcen train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Arcen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Arcen bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venlo Station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Arcen train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Arcen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Arcen is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen.

Where can I stay near Arcen?

There are 440+ hotels available in Arcen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arcen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
3h 53m
€55–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Venlo Stationbus N116
6h 12m
€32–53
Drive 275 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Arcencar 275 km
3h 8m
€49–71
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
4h 49m
€111–152
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
3h 57m
€41–73

Frankfurt am Main to Arcen by train and bus

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Distance: 289.4 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Arcen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Düsseldorf Hbf, Venlo, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Venlo Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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