The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 45 trains that leave Düsseldorf Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Tue, Dec 23, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
ICE 823 · 10447 · IC 2402
ICE 25
IC 1952 · IC 60403 · S8
ICE 525
ICE 619
ICE 525
ICE 729
ICE 527
ICE 621
ICE 721Düsseldorf Hbf - Frankfurt (Main) HbfCompare Deutsche Bahn, National Express

Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.

Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Live departures
Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 · ICE 827 | Delayed 1:39 AM 1:39 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 2h09 | 3:51 AM 3:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | Delayed 4:48 AM 4:48 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 6:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 | Delayed 12:20 PM 11:55 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h50 | 1:56 PM 1:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 919 · ICE 123 | Delayed 12:10 PM 12:06 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h39 | 1:56 PM 1:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 5106 · ICE 315 | Delayed 12:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 2:28 PM 2:28 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1052 · ICE 1519 | Delayed 12:57 PM 12:52 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h57 | 2:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 721 | 1:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 · ICE 229 | Delayed 1:28 PM 1:27 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h46 | 3:26 PM 3:26 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 125 | On time 1:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h50 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 125 | On time 2:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h38 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26854 · ICE 17 | On time 2:29 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h58 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1144 · ICE 1611 | On time 2:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 4:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 725 | On time 3:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 201 · ICE 927 | On time 3:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h58 | 5:25 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 127 | 3:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h53 | 5:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 127 | On time 4:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 5:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1050 · ICE 1613 | Delayed 5:07 PM 4:53 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h56 | 6:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 729 | 5:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 203 · ICE 929 | 5:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h59 | 7:26 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 129 | On time 5:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h53 | 7:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1015 · ICE 129 | On time 6:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 7:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 823 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 823 · 10447 · IC 2402 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h24 | 10:33 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 205 · ICE 1021 | On time 7:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h59 | 9:26 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 221 | 7:55 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h50 | 9:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 617 · S9 | 8:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 10:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 619 | 10:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h39 | 12:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
ICE 921 · ICE 827 | On time 1:39 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h09 | 3:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26848 · ICE 521 | On time 2:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h08 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 523 | On time 3:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h53 | 5:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | On time 4:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 6:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 | On time 5:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 913 · ICE 1713 | On time 6:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h43 | 7:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 | On time 6:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 7:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 | 6:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h47 | 9:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 · ICE 513 · ICE 1557 | On time 6:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h47 | 8:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 513 · S8 | 6:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h00 | 8:26 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26806 · ICE 11 | 6:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h47 | 8:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 · ICE 121 | On time 8:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h39 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 | On time 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 27 | 8:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h47 | 11:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 219 · ICE 1559 | On time 8:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26810 · ICE 13 | On time 8:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h47 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1548 · ICE 15 | On time 10:44 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h43 | 12:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1149 · ICE 1517 | On time 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 12:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 627 | 11:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 107 · S9 | On time 11:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 1:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 22:27 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, National Express from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, National Express trains will get you between Düsseldorf Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Hessische Landesbahn
National Express
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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