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How to get fromFrankfurt am Main to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane FRA - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    15h 51m
    $505–1,408

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane FRA - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    30h 47m
    $447–1,525

  3. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane FRA - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    30h 26m
    $721–1,887

Frankfurt (FRA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,470 km
  • Duration: 15h 51m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Frankfurt am Main to San José. However, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. Alternatively, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON), take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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