There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Dusseldorf, train
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS)
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Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Nieukerk
5 alternative options
Fly to Muenster, train
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Muenster (FMO)
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Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
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Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Nieukerk
Train
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
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Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Nieukerk
Bus
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Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Düsseldorf central bus station
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Take the bus from D-Bilk S to Krefeld Hbf
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Take the bus from Krefeld Hauptbahnhof Süd to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf to Duesseldorf Hbf
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Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Nieukerk
Drive
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Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kerken is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kerken is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Kerken is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken is to drive, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Nieukerk via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Kerken is 219 km. The road distance is 267.5 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken, including transfers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m.
The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Nieukerk station.

- Distance: 218.7 km
- Duration: 2h 15m
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Kerken, Germany?
You can take a train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken via Düsseldorf central bus station, Duesseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf-Bilk, D-Bilk S, Krefeld Hbf, and Krefeld Hauptbahnhof Süd in around 5h 28m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €390
Flights from Frankfurt to Muenster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €320

- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- dialog@nordwestbahn.de
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Nieukerk
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Nieukerk
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 209 1584-0
- info@vrr.de
- Website
- vrr.de
Train from Münster to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- VRR

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Münster to Duisburg central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Flixtrain

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €26
- Website
- Nightjet

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Frankfurt am Main, Flg.,Terminal 1, Busparkplatz P36 to Düsseldorf, Hbf., Worringer Str.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- RegioJet

- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- dialog@nordwestbahn.de
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Bus from D-Bilk S to Krefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de

- Phone
- 0 28 41/20 5-0
- nfo@niag-online.de
- Website
- niag-online.de
Bus from Krefeld Hauptbahnhof Süd to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AG NIAG
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Kerken.
Lufthansa offers flights from Frankfurt Airport to Dusseldorf Airport.
There are 68+ hotels available in Kerken. Prices start at €100 per night.