The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
42
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 $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 42 trains that leave Düsseldorf Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Sun, May 03, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 03 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 Sun, May 03 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.
26846 · ICE 9212:43 AM4h20Düsseldorf Hbf7:03 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
26848 · ICE 5213:40 AM3h38Düsseldorf Hbf7:18 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$841One-way1 transfer
ICE 205 · IC 22428:27 PM2h58Düsseldorf Hbf11:25 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
ICE 513 · ICE 257:26 AM2h47Düsseldorf Hbf10:13 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
ICE 61911:28 PM1h38Düsseldorf Hbf1:06 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1011One-way0 transfers
ICE 5298:22 AM1h29Düsseldorf Hbf9:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1101One-way0 transfers
ICE 6219:22 AM1h29Düsseldorf Hbf10:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1301One-way0 transfers
ICE 5277:22 AM1h29Düsseldorf Hbf8:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1301One-way0 transfers
ICE 62310:22 AM1h29Düsseldorf Hbf11:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1391One-way0 transfers
ICE 7296:22 PM1h29Düsseldorf Hbf7:51 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1591One-way0 transfers
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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 $12. 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 $12, and a flight costs an average of $105.
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, Saturday, May 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 201 · IC 1948 · 4496 | Delayed 3:20 PM 4:27 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 7:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 201 · ICE 927 | Delayed 3:20 PM 4:27 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h45 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1050 · ICE 1613 | Delayed 4:26 PM 5:53 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h56 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 729 | 6:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 203 · ICE 1640 · 4498 | 6:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 9:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 203 · ICE 929 | 6:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h46 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1015 · ICE 159 | On time 7:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 8:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 823 | On time 8:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 9:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 205 · IC 2242 | 8:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h46 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 205 · ICE 1021 | On time 8:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h46 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26834 · ICE 319 | On time 9:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h14 | 12:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 619 | 10:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h44 | 1:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 · 25445 · IC 60403 · S8 | 10:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h21 | 2:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 3 | |||||
26846 · ICE 921 | Delayed 2:43 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h20 | 5:03 AM 5:03 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26846 · ICE 827 | On time 2:43 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h15 | 5:58 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26848 · ICE 521 | On time 3:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h38 | 7:18 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89700 · ICE 523 | 4:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h39 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26800 · ICE 511 · ICE 521 | On time 4:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 7:18 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527 | On time 7:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 513 · ICE 25 | On time 7:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h47 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26852 · ICE 11 | On time 7:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h47 | 9:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529 | On time 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 103 · IC 1940 · 4756 | 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 11:23 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 119 · ICE 25 | On time 8:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h40 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 | On time 9:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26810 · ICE 13 | On time 9:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h47 | 11:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 | On time 10:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 105 · ICE 1225 | On time 10:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h46 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 625 | On time 11:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h32 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 517 · ICE 15 | On time 11:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 1:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2009 · ICE 1517 | On time 11:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 627 | On time 12:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 107 · S9 | On time 12:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 2:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 919 · ICE 153 | On time 1:06 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h39 | 2:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 5106 · ICE 315 | On time 1:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 3:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1052 · ICE 1519 | Delayed 11:57 AM 1:52 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1h57 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 721 | 2:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 · IC 1946 · 4494 | On time 2:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 5:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 109 · S9 | On time 2:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 4:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · ICE 17 | On time 3:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h01 | 5:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · ICE 927 | 3:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h46 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2203 · ICE 1611 | 3:47 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 725 | On time 4:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 5:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 201 · IC 1948 · 4496 | On time 4:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 7:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 201 · ICE 927 | On time 4:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h45 | 6:12 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 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 1:40 AM |
Last train 10:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Düsseldorf Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $12 (€10). 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
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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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