How to travel from Frankfurt to Regensburg, Germany

The distance between Frankfurt and Regensburg is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Frankfurt to Regensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Regensburg central train station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Regensburg.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance323km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frankfurt and Regensburg

There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Regensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Frankfurt and Regensburg is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Frankfurt and Regensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Regensburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Regensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Regensburg. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frankfurt and Regensburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3hrs.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Frankfurt and Regensburg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Frankfurt and Regensburg. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and Regensburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 10m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Regensburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt to Regensburg. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Regensburg is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Regensburg. Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) and Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Frankfurt and Regensburg. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Regensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Frankfurt and Regensburg

Transport options from Frankfurt to Regensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€210($210)
hourly311km (193 miles)
Plane and Train2h 30m
€200($200)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Train
3hrs
€80($80)
every 2 hours324km (201 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€22($22)
twice daily336km (209 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€43($43)
on demand323km (201 miles)

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Airports near Regensburg

The following major airports near Regensburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Regensburg
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Regensburg
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Regensburg