- Must visit
Städel Museum
One of Germanys leading art museums, known for its outstanding European painting collection and strong temporary exhibitions. A must-visit art stop reachable from the airport by train
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 36 trains that leave Amsterdam Centraal for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 40 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.
IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 · 26845
IC 60403
ICE 243 · ICE 205 · IC 2242
IC 3085 · IC 3585 · 20069 · ICE 529
IC 60403 · ICE 619
ICE 121
ICE 125
ICE 127
ICE 129
ICE 221Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $263 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $228 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average $263 (€215).
Other travel options to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
The journey is about 11m faster (4h 14m by train vs 4h 25m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($95 (€78) vs $97 (€80)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3085 · IC 3585 · 20065 · ICE 525 | On time 10:53 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h46 | 7:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
IC 1402 · 26852 · ICE 11+ 20009 | 1:19 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h54 | 9:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 141 · ICE 103 | On time 5:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h18 | 9:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 141 · 21331 · ICE 529 | On time 5:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 9:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 121 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h35 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 · ICE 27 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h21 | 11:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 143 · ICE 105 | On time 7:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h18 | 11:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 143 · 21333 · ICE 623 | On time 7:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 11:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225 · ICE 29 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h28 | 1:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h42 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3029 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627 | On time 8:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h45 | 1:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 145 · ICE 107 | On time 9:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h18 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 · ICE 229 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h28 | 3:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h42 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 147 · ICE 109 | On time 11:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h18 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 147 · 89882 · ICE 721 | On time 11:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h40 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 · ICE 927 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h26 | 5:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 149 · 89886 · ICE 725 | On time 1:31 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 5:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 149 · ICE 201 | On time 1:31 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h18 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 127 · ICE 929 | On time 2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h26 | 7:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 127 | On time 2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h40 | 6:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 241 · ICE 203 | On time 3:31 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h18 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 241 · 21339 · ICE 729 | On time 3:31 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 7:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 129 · ICE 1021 | On time 4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h26 | 9:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 129 | On time 4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h40 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 243 · ICE 205 · IC 2242 | On time 5:31 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h28 | 10:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 243 · ICE 205 | On time 5:31 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h18 | 9:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 243 · 21341 · ICE 823 | On time 5:31 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 9:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 221 | 6:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h40 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60403 · ICE 619 | On time 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h52 | 12:53 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 60403 | On time 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h00 | 2:01 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3079 · 26842 · ICE 827+ 20043 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h12 | 4:36 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 · 26845 | On time 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h06 | 6:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 · 26845 | On time 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h57 | 4:36 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (364 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 4:38 AM |
Last train 10:39 PM |
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One of Germanys leading art museums, known for its outstanding European painting collection and strong temporary exhibitions. A must-visit art stop reachable from the airport by train
Large natural history museum famous for dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and family-friendly science exhibits. One of the citys most visited museums
Interactive airport exhibition in Terminal 1 with digital displays about airport operations, aviation, and the history of Frankfurt Airport. Convenient if you have time before or after a train journey
Historic central square lined with reconstructed timbered buildings, one of the classic postcard scenes of Frankfurt and a top stop for first-time visitors
The citys museum embankment along the Main, ideal for walking between major cultural institutions and enjoying river views
Riverside promenade along the Main with broad skyline views, event spaces, and pleasant walking sections linking major central sights
A cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with eggs and potatoes. It is a signature Frankfurt specialty with a long local tradition.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known local foods.
A sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and caraway. It is a classic Hessian tavern dish with a strong regional identity.
A refined Frankfurt restaurant blending Austrian and regional influences, with polished service and a more upscale dining atmosphere.
A long-established traditional restaurant near the airport and city forest, known for Hessian classics, apple wine, and a rustic atmosphere.
One of Frankfurt’s best-known apple wine taverns in Sachsenhausen, popular for Green Sauce, schnitzel, and classic local dishes in a lively setting.
Airport prices are higher than in central Frankfurt. Snacks and coffee are costly, while full-service meals are notably expensive for most travelers.
Service is usually included, but small tips are customary. Round up in cafés and taxis, and leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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