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

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €40 - €190.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Duisburg Goetheplatz via DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Duisburg Karlstr. via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Ruhr is 245 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €40 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr.

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 2786+ hotels available in Ruhr.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2h 4m
€40–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Duisburg central train stationbus N61 / ...
4h 23m
€23–37
Drive 237.9 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhrcar 237.9 km
2h 34m
€34–49
Fly, train, line 901 tram
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the tram from Duisburg Hbf to Duisburg Karlstr.tram
2h 40m
Train via Duisburg Goetheplatz
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 38m
€29–58

Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr by train and tram

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Distance: 244.6 km
Duration: 2h 4m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Duisburg central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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