The cheapest and fastest trains from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€35
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€47
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 38 m
Trains on Sep 18
11
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
It's difficult to get from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.
17840 · 32600 · ICE 1014 · ICE 69412:19 AM7h50Friedrichshafen Stadt8:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€351One-way3 transfers
4202 · ICE 1068 · ICE 7744:49 AM3h51Friedrichshafen Stadt8:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€401One-way2 transfers
4800 · ICE 10965:27 AM4h17Friedrichshafen Stadt9:44 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
17840 · 32600 · ICE 101412:19 AM7h19Friedrichshafen Stadt7:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€481One-way2 transfers
4800 · ICE 614 · ICE 3765:27 AM3h42Friedrichshafen Stadt9:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€481One-way2 transfers
4204 · ICE 10126:03 AM3h35Friedrichshafen Stadt9:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€481One-way1 transfer
4828 · ICE 6127:32 AM3h36Friedrichshafen Stadt11:08 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€551One-way1 transfer
32474 · ICE 692 · ICE 2026:30 AM3h38Friedrichshafen Stadt10:08 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€551One-way2 transfers
4800 · ICE 6145:27 AM3h41Friedrichshafen Stadt9:08 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€551One-way1 transfer
4800 · ICE 614 · ICE 3765:27 AM3h42Friedrichshafen Stadt9:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€481One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 279 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Live departures
Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:27 AM Friedrichshafen | 4h17 | 8:44 AM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:32 AM Friedrichshafen | 4h12 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Friedrichshafen | 5h23 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Friedrichshafen | 5h23 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Friedrichshafen | 3h35 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Friedrichshafen | 3h34 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Friedrichshafen | 5h15 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
17840 · 32600 · ICE 1014 | On time 12:19 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 7h19 | 7:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
17840 · 32600 · ICE 1014 · ICE 694 | On time 12:19 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 7h50 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4202 · ICE 1068 · ICE 774 | On time 4:49 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h51 | 8:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4800 · ICE 614 | On time 5:27 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h41 | 9:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
4800 · ICE 614 · ICE 376 | On time 5:27 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h42 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4800 · ICE 1096 | On time 5:27 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 4h17 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt am Main from €21. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
FAQs: Trains from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main
Most Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt am Main trains use the Friedrichshafen Stadt to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Use this guide to compare Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt am Main train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Friedrichshafen station do trains to Frankfurt am Main leave from?
Getting to Friedrichshafen Stadt from Friedrichshafen city centre
Friedrichshafen Stadt train station facilities and services
Friedrichshafen Stadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kochlöffel, Ailinger Hof, Cafe Vinebar Al Porto, Felders
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen Stadt. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen Stadt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen Stadt. Information desks are available at Friedrichshafen Stadt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Friedrichshafen Stadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Friedrichshafen Stadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Friedrichshafen Stadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen Stadt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Stadthotel Kleiner Berg, Select Hotel Goldenes Rad Friedrichshafen, Schwanen, Villa Von Soden.
Getting to Friedrichshafen Flughafen from Friedrichshafen city centre
Friedrichshafen Flughafen is 3 km from Friedrichshafen city centre. Public transport options include:
Friedrichshafen Flughafen train station facilities and services
Friedrichshafen Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Do-X, Imbiss auf Besucherterrasse, LSC Restaurant, Volare
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen. Information desks are available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen.
Getting to Friedrichshafen-Fischbach from Friedrichshafen city centre
Friedrichshafen-Fischbach is 4 km from Friedrichshafen city centre. Public transport options include:
Friedrichshafen-Fischbach train station facilities and services
Friedrichshafen-Fischbach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bäckerei Café Ulmer, Cafe Confiserie Höpker, Sawasdee, Restaurant Bahnhof Fischbach
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen-Fischbach. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen-Fischbach.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen-Fischbach. Information desks are available at Friedrichshafen-Fischbach.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Friedrichshafen-Fischbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Friedrichshafen-Fischbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Friedrichshafen-Fischbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen-Fischbach.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Maier, Hotel Traube am See, Koenigsaecker.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains from Friedrichshafen arrive at?
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
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