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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Showing times and prices for Jan 09
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€94
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
178 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around €94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
Fast trains
Of the 11 trains that leave Dortmund Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Fri, Jan 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 09 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Fri, Jan 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
33086+
1510910:00AM3h39
Dortmund Hbf01:39PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€591One-way
1 transfer
ICE 2708:35AM3h54
Dortmund Hbf12:29PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€691One-way
0 transfers
33084+1510708:00AM3h39
Dortmund Hbf11:39AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€761One-way
1 transfer
ICE 219 · ICE 155908:39AM2h34
Dortmund Hbf11:13AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€791One-way
1 transfer
ICE 1548 · ICE 1510:50AM2h37
Dortmund Hbf01:27PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€881One-way
1 transfer
ICE 915 · ICE 2508:10AM2h29
Dortmund Hbf10:39AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€881One-way
1 transfer
26706 · ICE 62108:21AM2h30
Dortmund Hbf10:51AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€1031One-way
1 transfer
26708 · ICE 62309:21AM2h30
Dortmund Hbf11:51AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€1191One-way
1 transfer
ICE 219 · ICE 155908:39AM2h34
Dortmund Hbf11:13AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€791One-way
1 transfer
ICE 644 · ICE 62510:15AM2h36
Dortmund Hbf12:51PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
€1351One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €104.
Distance: 178 km
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€45 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday, January 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:57 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33084+15107 | 7:00 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h39 | 10:39 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 · ICE 25 | On time 7:10 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2h29 | 9:39 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26706 · ICE 621 | On time 7:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2h30 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27 | On time 7:35 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h54 | 11:29 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 219 · ICE 1559 | On time 7:39 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2h34 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26709 · ICE 371 | On time 7:39 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h05 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26708 · ICE 623 | On time 8:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2h30 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 105 · S9 | On time 8:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2h52 | 11:28 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 33086+15109 | 9:00 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3h39 | 12:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 644 · ICE 625 | On time 9:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2h36 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1548 · ICE 15 | On time 9:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2h37 | 12:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
GermanyGermany
Trains from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:05, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 34m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €11
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 02:05 |
Last train 20:36 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €11
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, National Express, FlixTrain from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, National Express, FlixTrain trains will get you between Dortmund Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
€15
Deutsche Bahn frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Hessische Landesbahn
About
Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) is a regional transport company owned by the German state of Hesse, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It provides extensive bus and rail passenger transport services within Hesse and extends its operations into neighboring states like Bavaria, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia. HLB operates as a holding company with subsidiaries managing rail services (HLB Hessenbahn GmbH), bus services (HLB Hessenbus GmbH), and infrastructure/vehicle resources (HLB Basis AG). Their diverse fleet includes modern train types such as Stadler FLIRT, Alstom LINT, and Coradia Continental trains. Tickets from Deutsche Bahn are also valid on HLB trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Hessische Landesbahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack and beverage service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket and must be leashed
Quiet zone
FlixTrain
About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 22m
Cheapest Price
€48
FlixTrain frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
€57
National Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
FAQs: Trains from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is €40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train travel time is 2 h 27 min for the 178 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 02: 34. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 23: 45.
Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the trip from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Dortmund Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 45.
A trip to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Dortmund Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 27 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train is October.
You have options as you can travel to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Dortmund Hbf 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Dortmund
Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Dortmund is Dortmund Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dortmund Hbf for your trip from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
Dining
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
Hotel
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
The major train station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Dortmund.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
Accessibility
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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