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Städel Museum
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$148
Fastest journey
10 h 57 m
Average duration
10 h 57 m
Trains per day
79
Distance
811 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest 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 Budapest to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least 3 times.
RJX 66 · ICE 698
RJX 66 · ICE 698
EC 144 · RJX 187 · ICE 1212 · ICE 520
R 4634 · EC 144 · RJX 187 · ICE 1212
RJX 68 · ICE 618
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214
RJX19912+
ICE 118+
DB S3+
ICE 786
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $34.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$174 Average price | $322 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Budapest to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $174 (€141).
A bus is $240 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $322 (€261).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 19m.
The journey is about 19m faster (9h 35m by train vs 9h 54m by car) and roughly $40 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($174 (€141) vs $214 (€173)). 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.
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 Budapest to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 60+ ICE 620 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h32 | 7:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 562 · ICE 574 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h10 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 514 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h38 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ICE 574 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h10 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 620 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h32 | 7:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 116+ IC 640 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h14 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 4622 · RJX 60 · ICE 514 | On time 7:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h28 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
R 4622 · RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ICE 574 | On time 7:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h00 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 4622 · RJX 60 · ICE 620 | 7:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h22 | 7:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+ RJX 62 · ICE 526 | Delayed 7:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 13h04 | 7:13 PM 7:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+ RJX 64 · ICE 522 | 7:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 15h07 | 11:05 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+ RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 520 | On time 7:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 16h05 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+ ICE 1212 · ICE 520 | On time 7:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 16h05 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h14 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 912 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h08 | 7:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
EC 140+ RJX19976+ ICE 116 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h14 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140+ RJX 62+ ICE 526+ IC 642 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h32 | 9:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 140+ IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 266 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h10 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 10h58 | 7:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h04 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 266 · ICE 572 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h10 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 526 | Delayed 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h32 | 7:13 PM 7:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 512 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h38 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62+ ICE 526 | Delayed 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h32 | 7:13 PM 7:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 266 · ICE 572 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h10 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ RB58 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h28 | 9:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 4 transfers | |
RJX 62+ EC 114+ ICE 524+ IC 644 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h32 | 10:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 4642 · RJX 62 · ICE 266 · ICE 572 | On time 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h00 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 4642 · RJX 62 · ICE 512 | On time 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h28 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
R 4642 · RJX 62 · ICE 526 | Delayed 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h22 | 7:13 PM 7:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h08 | 9:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
EC 142+ RJX19916+ EC 114+ ICE 524 | Delayed 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h32 | 8:13 PM 8:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 142+ RJX19916+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h28 | 9:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 4 transfers | |
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 524 | Delayed 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h32 | 8:13 PM 8:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 142+ RJX 64+ ICE 522+ IC 646 | 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h35 | 11:05 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 | 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h28 | 9:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 4 transfers | |
R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | On time 10:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 10h58 | 9:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | Delayed 10:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h22 | 8:13 PM 8:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | 10:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h18 | 9:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 5 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 510 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h38 | 11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64+ ICE 1212 · ICE 520 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h33 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64+ ICE 522 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h35 | 11:05 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 4624 · RJX 64 · ICE 510 | On time 11:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h28 | 11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)+ ICE 1212 · ICE 520 | On time 11:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 12h05 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)+ RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 520 | On time 11:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 12h05 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 144 · RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 520 | On time 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 11h33 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 144 · RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 520 | 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 11h59 | 12:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
EC 144+ RJX 187+ ICE 520+ RJ 112 | 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 11h33 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 4634 · EC 144 · RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 | On time 12:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 11h23 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 4634 · EC 144 · RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 | 12:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 11h49 | 12:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5 transfers | |
RJX 66+ ICE 698 | 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h49 | 3:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 · ICE 698 | 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h51 | 3:21 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 · ICE 1080 · ICE 699 | 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h03 | 2:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 66 · ICE 698 | 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h23 | 2:53 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
R 4644 · RJX 66 · ICE 698 | 1:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 13h41 | 3:21 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 4644 · RJX 66 · ICE 1080 · ICE 699 | 1:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 12h53 | 2:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 4644 · RJX 66 · ICE 698 | 1:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 13h13 | 2:53 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
EC 146+ RJX19970+ ICE 698+ RJ 110 | 2:20 PM Budapest Keleti | 12h59 | 3:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 146+ RJX 68+ ICE 618+ R 3416 | 2:20 PM Budapest Keleti | 14h18 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 4616 · EC 146 · RJX 19970 · RJ 110 | 2:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 12h41 | 3:21 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 4616 · EC 146 · RJX 19970 · RJ 110 | 2:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 12h13 | 2:53 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
R 4616 · EC 146 · RJX 19970 · RJ 110 | 2:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 11h53 | 2:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
EC 146+ RJX 68+ ICE 618+ IC 744 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 13h43 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 146 · RJX 19970 · RJ 110 · ICE 698 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 11h58 | 2:53 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
EC 146 · RJX 19970 · RJ 110 · ICE 698 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 12h26 | 3:21 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 146 · RJX 19970 · RJ 110 · ICE 1080 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 11h38 | 2:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 146+ RJX19970+ ICE 698+ RJ 110 | On time 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 12h24 | 3:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 68 · ICE 618 | 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h27 | 4:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68+ ICE 618 | 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h08 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68 · ICE 618 | 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h08 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 4626 · RJX 68 · ICE 618 | 3:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 13h17 | 4:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
R 4626 · RJX 68 · ICE 618 | 3:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 12h58 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 148+ RJX19972 · RE5 · DB S6 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 15h32 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 148+ RJX19972 · RE5 · DB S6 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 15h07 | 7:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
EC 148 · RJX 19972 · S6 · ICE 1014 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 15h08 | 7:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
R 4636 · EC 148 · RJX 19972 · S6 | 4:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 14h58 | 7:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5 transfers | |
ER 62 · RJX19910+ ICE 210+ DB S3 | 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 16h12 | 3:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6 transfers | |
ER 62 · RJX19910+ ICE 210+ R 4968 | 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 16h19 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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R 4910+ RJX19910+ ICE 210+ REX 62 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 12h34 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 4910+ RJX19910+ ICE 210+ DB S3 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 12h27 | 3:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7 transfers | |
EC 342+ RJX 262+ ICE 564 · ICE 576 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h10 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 342+ RJX 262+ ICE 624 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h32 | 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118+ EC 4 | 6:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h00 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 786 | 6:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 10h57 | 5:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 503 miles (811 km) distance in 10h 22m.
Distance 503 miles (811 km) |
Average train duration 9h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 10h 22m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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.
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
A favorite for families and science lovers, famous for dinosaur skeletons and extensive natural history displays.
Major contemporary and modern art exhibition hall known for high-profile temporary shows in the historic center.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with traditional-style buildings and closely linked to the city’s medieval past.
The museum embankment along the Main is ideal for scenic walks and easy access to many of the city’s top museums.
Riverside promenade popular for skyline photography, walks, and open views across the Main and central Frankfurt.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served warm with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties with protected regional status.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic local spring and summer dish strongly associated with the city.
A sour milk cheese specialty marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. It is a traditional Hessian tavern dish, especially popular with apple wine.
Two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant in the Palmengarten, known for elegant modern cuisine and polished service in a refined setting.
Classic apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and traditional Frankfurt atmosphere with communal seating.
Well-known traditional Hessian restaurant and cider house, popular for hearty regional dishes and house apple wine in a historic setting.
Prices are high by German standards, especially hotels and dining near the centre and trade fair areas.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10%; about 10% for very good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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