The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf 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 to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 22 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Jan 15, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct trains cover the 182 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 Thu, Jan 15 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 544 · ICE 617
ICE 823
26437 · ICE 619
ICE 629
ICE 821
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ICE 919
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ICE 629
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main 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 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €87.
Distance: 182 km
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3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26806 · ICE 11 | On time 6:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h47 | 8:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26806 · ICE 11 | Delayed 6:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h33 | 8:14 AM 8:14 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 | Delayed 8:00 AM 7:55 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h34 | 9:34 AM 9:34 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 | Delayed 8:00 AM 7:55 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h50 | 9:48 AM 9:48 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 915 · ICE 25 | Delayed 8:02 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h37 | 9:56 AM 9:56 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 · ICE 121 | Delayed 8:02 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h43 | 9:48 AM 9:48 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 | Delayed 8:02 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 9:21 AM 9:21 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 621 | On time 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 621 | On time 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 9:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
26810 · ICE 13 | On time 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h49 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26810 · ICE 13 | On time 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h35 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt 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 | On time 9:57 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h22 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 625 | On time 10:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h32 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | On time 11:55 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h50 | 1:45 PM Frankfurt (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 · ICE 123 | On time 12:03 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 1:45 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 | On time 1:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 2:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 721 | On time 1:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 | On time 1:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h50 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 125 | On time 2:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1011 · 10431 · ICE 927 | On time 2:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h24 | 5:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1011 | On time 2:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h15 | 3:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 723 | On time 2:19 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h20 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | On time 3:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h53 | 5:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 127 | On time 4:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h44 | 5:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1013 | On time 4:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h15 | 5:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | On time 5:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 729 | On time 5:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 6:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 129 | On time 5:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h53 | 7:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1015 · ICE 129 | On time 6:03 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h45 | 7:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1015 | On time 6:03 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h16 | 7:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 823 · 10447 · IC 2242 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h16 | 10:25 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 823 · 10447 · IC 2242 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h02 | 10:11 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 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 221 | On time 7:54 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h51 | 9:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 221 | On time 7:54 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h35 | 9:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 544 · ICE 319 | On time 8:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h22 | 10:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 544 · ICE 617 · IC 2242 | On time 8:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h04 | 10:25 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 544 · ICE 617 | On time 8:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h28 | 9:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
S1 · ICE 619 | On time 9:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h11 | 12:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · ICE 619 | On time 9:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h58 | 11:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, January 15 | |||||
ICE 913 | 6:02 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 7:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 527 | 6:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h17 | 7:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 182 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main from €11. 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
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Frankfurt am Main Flughafen, located 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf 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
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- 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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