The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 28 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Halle(Saale) Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 279 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 41 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 590 · ICE 60610:15 PM7h44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:59 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
ICE 677 · IC 60409 · S510:50 PM7h07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:57 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf$341One-way2 transfers
ICE 927 · 4625 · ICE 5006:19 PM3h41Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:00 PMHalle(Saale) Hbf$421One-way2 transfers
ICE 1021 · ICE 904 · S310:19 PM6h31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4:50 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
ICE 6983:06 AM4h00Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:06 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf$641One-way0 transfers
ICE 2598 · ICE 15062:15 PM2h58Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:13 PMHalle(Saale) Hbf$1101One-way1 transfer
ICE 1655 · ICE 7025:19 PM3h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:53 PMHalle(Saale) Hbf$981One-way1 transfer
ICE 2597 · ICE 8009:18 AM3h35Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:53 PMHalle(Saale) Hbf$1101One-way1 transfer
ICE 29 · 4617 · ICE 5042:19 PM3h40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:59 PMHalle(Saale) Hbf$1061One-way2 transfers
ICE 927 · 4625 · ICE 5006:19 PM3h41Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:00 PMHalle(Saale) Hbf$421One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $132 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf costing on average $175 (€143).
Other travel options to Halle(Saale) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
You'll arrive about 1h 52m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $63 (€52) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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.
Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 | Delayed 1:06 AM 3:31 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h39 | 5:06 AM 5:06 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 827 · ICE 804 | On time 4:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 8:53 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 934 · ICE 602 | On time 6:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h55 | 10:07 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 932 · ICE 600 | On time 8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 12:05 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 23 · ICE 1100 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 12:13 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 23 · 4605 · ICE 600 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h45 | 12:05 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 930 · ICE 508 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h55 | 2:06 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25 · ICE 1008 | On time 10:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h54 | 2:13 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25 · 4609 · ICE 508 | On time 10:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h47 | 2:06 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 838 · ICE 506 | On time 12:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h53 | 4:05 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · 4613 · ICE 506 | On time 12:18 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h47 | 4:05 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 27 · ICE 1006 | On time 12:18 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h55 | 4:13 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2298 · ICE 1506 | On time 2:06 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h07 | 5:13 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 29 · ICE 1004 | On time 2:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h54 | 6:13 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 29 · 4617 · ICE 504 | On time 2:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h40 | 5:59 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 834 · ICE 502 | On time 4:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h55 | 8:07 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 229 · 4621 · ICE 502 | On time 4:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h48 | 8:07 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 229 · ICE 1002 | On time 4:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h54 | 8:13 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1655 · ICE 702 | On time 5:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h34 | 8:53 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 832 · ICE 500 | On time 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h48 | 10:00 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 · ICE 1000 | On time 6:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h54 | 10:13 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 · 4625 · ICE 500 | On time 6:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h41 | 10:00 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1567 · ICE 1500 | On time 7:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h54 | 11:13 PM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 889 · S3 | On time 8:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h19 | 1:51 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 590 · ICE 606 | On time 10:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h44 | 5:59 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1021 · ICE 904 · S3 | On time 10:21 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h29 | 4:50 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 77 · IC 60409 · S5 | On time 10:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h13 | 5:57 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 677 · IC 60409 · S5 | On time 10:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h07 | 5:57 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:30, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 1:30 AM |
Last train 10:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Halle(Saale) Hbf from $29 (€24). 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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Halle(Saale) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf
- 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
- 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
- Monday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Schweizer Hof
- Shiva
- Maxi Bistro
- Mr. Baguettkov
- Schweizer Hof
- Dorint Hotel
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