The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
89
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 89 trains that leave Düsseldorf Hbf for Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Feb 04, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
ICE 921
ICE 619
ICE 619
28535 · IC 60403
ICE 523
ICE 1013
ICE 1011
ICE 1015
ICE 919
ICE 629Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. 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 €10, and a flight costs an average of €87.
Distance: 181 km
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3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 | Delayed 1:54 AM 1:54 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 3h51 | 5:57 AM 5:57 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 921 | Delayed 1:54 AM 1:54 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 4h09 | 6:15 AM 6:15 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | Delayed 4:52 AM 4:52 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h57 | 6:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | Delayed 4:52 AM 4:52 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 6:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
26810 · ICE 13 | Delayed 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h49 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26810 · ICE 13 | Delayed 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h35 | 10:17 AM 10:17 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 | On time 9:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 623 | On time 9:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 10:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 225 · S8 | Delayed 10:11 AM 9:57 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h46 | 11:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225 | Delayed 10:11 AM 9:57 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h22 | 11:33 AM 11:33 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1521 · ICE 15 | On time 10:36 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h37 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1521 · ICE 15 | On time 10:36 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h51 | 12:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26814 · ICE 1517 | On time 10:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h54 | 12:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
26814 · ICE 1517 | On time 10:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h09 | 12:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 627 | On time 11:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 627 | On time 11:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 12:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 | Delayed 12:11 PM 11:55 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h34 | 1:33 PM 1:33 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 | Delayed 12:11 PM 11:55 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h50 | 1:47 PM 1:47 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 919 | On time 12:03 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h16 | 1:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 919 · S8 | On time 12:03 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h40 | 1:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 629 | On time 12:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 1:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5106 · ICE 315 | On time 12:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h28 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5106 · ICE 315 | On time 12:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 721 | 1:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 2:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 721 | 1:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 | Delayed 2:11 PM 1:55 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h50 | 3:46 PM 3:46 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1011 · S8 | On time 2:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h39 | 3:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1011 | On time 2:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h15 | 3:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1011 · 17421 · ICE 927 | On time 2:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h08 | 5:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 723 | On time 2:19 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h20 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1123 · ICE 611 | 2:25 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h24 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1123 · ICE 611 · S8 | 2:25 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h54 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26854 · ICE 17 | On time 2:29 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h58 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26854 · ICE 17 | On time 2:29 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h44 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
26822 · ICE 1611 | On time 2:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h09 | 4:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26822 · ICE 1611 | On time 2:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h54 | 4:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 725 | On time 3:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 725 | On time 3:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 4:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 | 3:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h53 | 5:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1013 | On time 4:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h15 | 5:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1013 · S8 | On time 4:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h39 | 5:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26826 · ICE 1613 | On time 4:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h09 | 6:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26826 · ICE 1613 | On time 4:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h54 | 6:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 729 | 5:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 729 | 5:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 6:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 129 | Delayed 6:11 PM 5:55 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h53 | 7:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1015 | On time 6:03 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h16 | 7:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1015 · S8 | On time 6:03 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h40 | 7:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 821 | On time 6:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 821 | On time 6:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 7:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1121 · ICE 615 | 6:23 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h26 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 823 · 10447 · IC 2242 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h07 | 10:16 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 823 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h30 | 8:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 823 · 10447 · IC 2242 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h21 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 823 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 221 | 7:54 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h51 | 9:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 221 | 7:54 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h35 | 9:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
28533 · ICE 319 | On time 8:00 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h39 | 11:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 544 · 10838 · ICE 319 | Delayed 8:32 PM 8:21 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 3h04 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 544 · 10838 · ICE 319 | Delayed 8:32 PM 8:21 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 3h18 | 11:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 544 · ICE 617 · ICE 319 | Delayed 8:32 PM 8:21 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 3h18 | 11:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 544 · ICE 617 | Delayed 8:32 PM 8:21 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 2h47 | 11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 207 · IC 60403 | On time 9:47 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h14 | 1:01 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 207 · IC 60403 · S8 | On time 9:47 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h55 | 1:42 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 619 | 10:17 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h16 | 1:33 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 | 10:17 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h29 | 1:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
26844 · ICE 827 | On time 12:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h17 | 4:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26844 · ICE 827 | On time 12:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h06 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921 | 1:54 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 5:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
89746 · ICE 921 | 2:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26848 · ICE 521 | On time 2:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h51 | 5:31 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
26848 · ICE 521 | On time 2:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h02 | 5:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26800 · ICE 911 | On time 3:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h39 | 5:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
26800 · ICE 911 · ICE 521 | On time 3:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 5:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 523 | 3:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h53 | 5:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 523 | 3:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 5:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | 4:52 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h57 | 6:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | 4:52 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 6:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 913 · S8 | On time 6:02 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 7:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 913 | On time 6:02 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 7:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 527 | On time 6:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 7:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 527 | On time 6:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 7:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26806 · ICE 11 | On time 6:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h47 | 8:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26806 · ICE 11 | On time 6:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h33 | 8:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529 | On time 7:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h30 | 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 529 | On time 7:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h18 | 8:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 | Delayed 8:11 AM 7:55 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h34 | 9:33 AM 9:33 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 | Delayed 8:11 AM 7:55 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h50 | 9:47 AM 9:47 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 915 · ICE 121 | Delayed 8:02 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h43 | 9:47 AM 9:47 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 | On time 8:02 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 9:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 621 | 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 621 | 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 9:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 181 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 22:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, National Express from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, National Express trains will get you between Düsseldorf Hbf and Frankfurt am Main from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Hessische Landesbahn
National Express
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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