- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chemnitz Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chemnitz Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Chemnitz Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf without transferring at least once.
74018 · 3012 · 4628 · ICE 24
74022 · 3014 · 4632 · ICE 22
74195 · ICE 699
74010 · 3008 · 4620 · ICE 28
74014 · 3010 · 4624 · ICE 26
74175 · ICE 599
74171 · ICE 597
74179 · ICE 691
74183 · ICE 693
74187 · ICE 695Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $100 (€82).
A bus is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $169 (€139).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€82) compared to roughly $72 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.33 (€-23.19). The journey takes 4h 52m versus 3h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Chemnitz Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74169 · ICE 837 | On time 8:31 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 5h17 | 1:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
74171 · ICE 1650 | On time 9:31 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 5h06 | 2:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
74010 · 3008 · 4620 · ICE 28 | On time 9:54 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 5h43 | 3:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
74173 · ICE 839 | On time 10:31 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 5h17 | 3:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
74175 · ICE 1568 | On time 11:31 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 5h07 | 4:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Bus RE6 · 74195 · ICE 699 | On time 8:45 PM Chemnitz Hbf | 6h20 | 3:05 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Bus RE6 · 74197 · ICE 896 | On time 10:31 PM Chemnitz Hbf | 10h06 | 8:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Bus RE6 · 74197 · ICE 905 · ICE 1022 | On time 10:31 PM Chemnitz Hbf | 9h06 | 7:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
74163 · ICE 2593 | On time 5:31 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 4h34 | 10:05 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
74002 · 3004 · 4612 · ICE 926 | On time 5:54 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 5h43 | 11:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
74006 · 3006 · 4616 · ICE 228 | On time 7:54 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 5h43 | 1:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Chemnitz Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:21, the last at 11:31. The fastest train covers the 194 miles (313 km) distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 194 miles (313 km) |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 3:21 AM |
Last train 11:31 AM |
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Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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