There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz by train, bus, bus and ferry, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, line 870 bus • 3h 58m
Cheapest option
Bus and ferry • 6h 13m
9€ - 14€
4 alternative options
Bus • 7h 14m
20€ - 23€
Drive • 2h 45m
30€ - 50€
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rieden an der Kötz is 116 117.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz is to bus and ferry which costs 9€ - 14€ and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs 30€ - 50€.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main and arriving at Rieden Hauptstr. via Ulm ZOB Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Rieden an der Kötz is 224 km. The road distance is 318.4 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz without a car is to train and line 870 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz, including transfers.
Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Frankfurt am Main station.
The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Stuttgart Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ulm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz is 318 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Rieden an der Kötz.

- Distance: 223.8 km
- Duration: 3h 58m
What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Rieden an der Kötz, Germany?
Union Ivkoni operates a vehicle from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm twice a week. Tickets cost 9€ - 14€ and the journey takes 4h 35m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 390€
Flights from Frankfurt to Friedrichshafen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 410€

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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 21€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 95€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 26€
- Website
- Railjet

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
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 22€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Friedrichshafen Flughafen to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 15€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)

- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Go Ahead BW

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 40€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 31€ - 36€
- 1st Class
- 25€ - 30€

- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Friedrichshafen Flughafen to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
- Schedules at
- SBB

- Phone
- +49 1805 77 99 66
- info@ding.eu
- Website
- ding.eu
Bus from Ulm ZOB Ost to Rieden Hauptstr.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- DING

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus and ferry from Frankfurt am Main to Ulm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 14€
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Frankfurt, Frankfurt central station to Ulm
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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