- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s premier fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice on the Museumsufer and one of the city’s cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$177
Fastest journey
3 h 33 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 50 trains that leave Amsterdam for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, May 31, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 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 33 m .
On Sun, May 31 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 2769 · 18969 · ICE 319
IC 3171 · 26836 · ICE 319+
20039
IC 3079 · ICE 540 · ICE 827 · S9
IC 3079 · ICE 540 · ICE 827+
20043
IC 3579 · IC 3079 · ICE 540 · ICE 827
ICE 121
ICE 127
ICE 125
ICE 129
ICE 221Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $230.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $445 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $112 (€90).
A bus is $399 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $445 (€358).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
You'll arrive about 58m sooner (4h 0m by train vs 4h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $112 (€90) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 121 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h35 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 · S8 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h05 | 10:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 · ICE 1225 · 4472 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h45 | 12:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225 · S8 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h12 | 12:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h42 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 · ICE 1644 | 8:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h27 | 3:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 · ICE 1644 | 8:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h32 | 3:28 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 107 · S9 | 8:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h32 | 2:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 107 | On time 8:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h53 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 123 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h42 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 · S8 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h12 | 2:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 · ICE 1229 · 4476 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h52 | 4:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 · IC 1946 | 10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h32 | 5:28 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 · IC 1946 | 10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h27 | 5:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 3537 · 20081 · ICE 109 | On time 10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h53 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3537 · 20081 · ICE 721 | 10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h30 | 4:26 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 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 · 4478 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h50 | 6:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 · S8 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h10 | 4:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 · IC 1948 | 12:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h27 | 7:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 · IC 1948 | 12:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h32 | 7:28 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
IC 3545 · 20085 · ICE 201 | On time 12:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h53 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3545 · 20085 · ICE 725 | On time 12:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h27 | 6:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 127 | 2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h40 | 6:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 · ICE 929 · 4480 | 2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h50 | 8:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 127 · S8 | 2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h10 | 6:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 · ICE 1640 | 2:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h32 | 9:28 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 · ICE 1640 | 2:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h27 | 9:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · ICE 729 | 2:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h45 | 7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · ICE 729 | 2:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h57 | 7:53 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 129 | On time 4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h40 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 129 · S8 | On time 4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h10 | 8:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3561 · 20093 · ICE 205 | On time 4:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h53 | 9:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3561 · 20093 · ICE 205 · S9 | 4:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h32 | 10:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 221 | 6:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h40 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 221 · S8 | 6:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h10 | 10:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3569 · 20097 · 10171 · ICE 619 | 6:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 9h42 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 3569 · 20097 · 10171 · ICE 619 | 6:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 10h01 | 4:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
IC 1771 · 20387 · S1 · ICE 273 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 10h22 | 5:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 60403 · ICE 827 | On time 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h45 | 5:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 60403 · ICE 827 | On time 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h57 | 5:58 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3079+ 20043+ ICE 921 · ICE 827 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h22 | 5:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
IC 3079+ 20043+ ICE 921 · ICE 827 | On time 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h34 | 5:58 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 3079+ 20043+ ICE 921 | On time 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h27 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3579 · IC 3079+ 20043+ ICE 921 | On time 9:26 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 9h25 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2981 · 18981 · 10300 · S8 | On time 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h19 | 5:58 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IC 2981 · 18981 · 10300 · S8 | 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h07 | 5:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5 transfers | |
IC 2981 · 18981 · 10300 · S8 | On time 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h12 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IC 3181 · IC 2981 · 18981 · 10300 | On time 9:40 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 8h18 | 5:58 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6 transfers | |
IC 3181 · IC 2981 · 18981 · 10300 | 9:40 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 8h54 | 6:34 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 7 transfers | |
IC 3181 · IC 2981 · 18981 · 10300 | 9:40 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 8h06 | 5:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6 transfers | |
IC 3585 · 20069 · ICE 103 · S9 | 10:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 11h32 | 10:28 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 3585 · 20069 · ICE 529 | On time 10:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 11h33 | 10:29 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (364 km) distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main trip today.
Frankfurt’s premier fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice on the Museumsufer and one of the city’s cultural highlights.
One of Germany’s most famous natural history museums, especially popular for its dinosaur skeletons and family-friendly science displays.
Leading contemporary art museum known for its bold architecture and strong postwar and modern collections. Ideal for visitors interested in cutting-edge exhibitions.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with reconstructed timber-frame houses and key civic landmarks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römerberg and the cathedral, blending historic character with modern reconstruction. Very popular for photos and strolling.
Riverside museum district on both banks of the Main, ideal for walking, architecture, and cultural stops. One of Frankfurt’s signature urban areas.
Thin smoked pork sausages with protected regional status, traditionally gently heated and served with bread, mustard, and potato salad.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually mixed with sour cream or yogurt and served with eggs or boiled potatoes.
A tangy sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. A classic apple wine tavern snack strongly associated with Hesse.
Upscale dining venue with skyline views, refined modern cuisine, and a special-occasion atmosphere in one of Frankfurt’s landmark towers.
Classic Sachsenhausen apple wine tavern known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and other Frankfurt staples in a lively traditional setting.
Well-known historic Ebbelwoi restaurant serving hearty Hessian dishes such as Handkäs, ribs, and apple wine in a rustic atmosphere.
Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, but supermarkets and transit stay reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually by telling the total when paying.
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