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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £393.
Distance: 522 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£98 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £393 Average Price | £85 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg costing on average £98.
A coach is £339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg costing on average £393.
Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Coach takes on average 12h 35m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (6h 19m by train vs 6h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £85 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Flensburg from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Flensburg are Schleswig, Kiel, Kappeln, Niebüll and Sønderborg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Flensburg on Omio.
Schleswig is a waterside town on the Schlei, known for Viking-age Haithabu, Gottorf Castle and St Peter's Cathedral. Its maritime setting and layered Danish and German past give it a calm, historic character.
Kiel is a Baltic port city known for its harbour, naval heritage and the annual Kieler Woche sailing festival. Its modern centre and waterside setting give it a practical, relaxed feel with easy access to the coast.
Niebüll is a small North Frisian town known for its Frisian character and its role as a gateway to the coast and islands. It has a practical, low-key feel, with nearby marshland landscapes and a regional culture shaped by Danish and German influences.
Sønderborg is a waterfront town in southern Denmark known for Sønderborg Castle and its links to the 1864 war. With a harbour on the Flensburg Fjord, beaches nearby and a compact centre, it blends borderland history with a relaxed modern feel.
Travel to Flensburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg costing on average £98.
A coach is £339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Flensburg costing on average £393.
Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Coach takes on average 12h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Flensburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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