There are 3 ways to get from Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by train, bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to bus which costs €11 - €16 and takes 1h 39m.
The quickest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 56 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kaiserslautern, Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 89 km. The road distance is 102.9 km.
The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), including transfers.
Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 1h 39m.
- Distance: 88.8 km
- Duration: 1h 31m
What companies run services between Kaiserslautern, Germany and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany?
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Frankfurt twice daily. Tickets cost €11 - €16 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
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 Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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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 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Süwex
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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €32
- 1st Class
- €21 - €25
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
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Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 103 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Kaiserslautern to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
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