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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Leverkusen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £59, while a flight costs an average of £244.
Distance: 157 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £244 Average Price | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leverkusen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Leverkusen:
A train is £185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leverkusen costing on average £244.
Other travel options to Leverkusen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 34m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (1h 31m by train vs 2h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £25 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 Leverkusen from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leverkusen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Leverkusen are Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn, Aachen and Koblenz. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Leverkusen on Omio.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
Aachen is best known for its cathedral and its close ties to Charlemagne and imperial history. Near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, it feels compact, youthful and international, with thermal spa traditions and a busy university scene.
Koblenz sits at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle, with a historic centre shaped by Roman beginnings and river trade. It is known for the Deutsches Eck and Ehrenbreitstein, while vineyards and waterfront views give it a calm, lived-in feel.
Travel to Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Leverkusen:
A train is £185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leverkusen costing on average £244.
Other travel options to Leverkusen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 34m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Leverkusen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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