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

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €85.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Ettal. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Ettal, Klostergasthof via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Oberau via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Ettal is 491 km. The road distance is 414.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Ettal bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Ettal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Ettal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Ettal is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal.

Where can I stay near Ettal?

There are 2774+ hotels available in Ettal.

Frankfurt am Main to Ettal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ettal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Oberautrain Rb60 / ...
5h 49m
€96–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich central bus stationbus 037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h 12m
€44–75
Drive 414.7 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ettalcar 414.7 km
4h 26m
€59–85
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Oberautrain
5h 41m
€106–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to München Hbfbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Oberautrain Rb60 / ...
9h 55m
€83–128
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Oberautrain
7h 5m
€167–543
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Oberautrain
6h 18m
€149–343

Frankfurt am Main to Ettal by train and bus

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Distance: 491.2 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Ettal, Klostergasthof via München Hbf, Oberau, and Oberau in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Ettal, Klostergasthof via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 12m.

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