- 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
$62
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Delft 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 Delft to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 3 trains that leave Delft for Frankfurt am Main on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 368 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 6 h 23 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Delft to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $289 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m 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 Delft to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Delft to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $106 (€85).
A bus is $248 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Delft to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $289 (€234).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (4h 56m by train vs 4h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $106 (€85) compared to roughly $104 (€84) 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.
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 Delft to Frankfurt am Main trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 AM Delft | 4h51 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Delft | 5h19 | 12:19 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Delft | 6h23 | 2:23 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Delft to Frankfurt am Main run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 228 miles (368 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 228 miles (368 km) |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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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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