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Three ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Balve

Composite routes from Frankfurt Am Main to Balve

Cheapest
2 h 4 min
Car
200 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 4 min
Rideshare
200 km.
from $7.61
4 h 27 min
146 km.
from $91.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$62.34

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Köln Hbf to Hagen
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Frankfurt to Werdohl,
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$52.16–$58.52

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Hagen
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$25.45

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Balve?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Balve is to bus which costs $29.35 - $43.48 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Balve?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Balve is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $31.52 - $47.83 .

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Balve?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Balve. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Balve, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Balve?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Balve is 299 km. The road distance is 201 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Balve without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Balve without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 27m and costs $53.26 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Balve?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Balve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Balve train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Balve?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Balve is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 27m and costs $53.26 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $43.48 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Balve train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Balve?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Balve is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Balve.

Where can I stay near Balve?

There are 480+ hotels available in Balve. Prices start at $43.48 per night.
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