There are 3 ways to get from Kitchener to Frankenmuth by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kitchener to Sarniatrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Port Huron Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 8m$133–320Drive 201.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kitchener to Frankenmuthcar 201.2 mi
3h 55m$46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2710
- Take the bus from Detroit to Saginawbus It 42
9h 34m$71–114
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kitchener to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kitchener to Frankenmuth is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitchener to Frankenmuth. However, there are services departing from Kitchener and arriving at Saginaw via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitchener to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Kitchener and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Port Huron Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Kitchener and Frankenmuth is 212 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kitchener to Frankenmuth without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Kitchener to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Kitchener to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Kitchener station.
Kitchener to Frankenmuth train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Kitchener station.
The best way to get from Kitchener to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $130 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Kitchener, ON, Canada and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Kitchener to Frankenmuth via Sarnia, Port Huron Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kitchener to Frankenmuth via Detroit and Saginaw in around 9h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Kitchener to Sarnia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Port Huron Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Kitchener to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Kitchener to Frankenmuth train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Sarnia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitchener to Frankenmuth is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Kitchener to Frankenmuth.
There are 36+ hotels available in Frankenmuth.