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The cheapest and fastest trains from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main
Showing times and prices for May 15
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
277 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Homburg 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 Homburg to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Fast trains
Of the 10 trains that leave Homburg for Frankfurt am Main on Fri, May 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 277 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 2 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.
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6:50 AM2h06Homburg (saar) Hbf8:56 AMFrankfurt am Main$461One-way0 transfers.png)
6:55 AM2h45Homburg (saar) Hbf9:40 AMFrankfurt am Main$621One-way1 transfer
5:05 AM2h04Homburg (saar) Hbf7:09 AMFrankfurt am Main$641One-way1 transfer- 6:32 AM2h08Homburg (saar) Hbf8:40 AMFrankfurt am Main$641One-way1 transfer
- 12:43 AM5h53Homburg (saar) Hbf6:36 AMFrankfurt am Main$651One-way1 transfer
- 5:05 AM2h04Homburg (saar) Hbf7:09 AMFrankfurt am Main$641One-way1 transfer
- 6:50 AM2h06Homburg (saar) Hbf8:56 AMFrankfurt am Main$461One-way0 transfers
- 6:32 AM2h08Homburg (saar) Hbf8:40 AMFrankfurt am Main$641One-way1 transfer
- 5:57 AM2h12Homburg (saar) Hbf8:09 AMFrankfurt am Main$751One-way1 transfer
- 7:46 AM2h23Homburg (saar) Hbf10:09 AMFrankfurt am Main$741One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Homburg to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main 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 train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).
This is compared to other travel options from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $65 (€52).
The fastest way to travel from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 2h 49m.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Homburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (2h 49m by train vs 3h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€52) compared to roughly $28 (€23) 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 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
Homburg to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Homburg to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:57 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h12 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 6:12 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h39 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 6:32 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h08 | 8:40 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 6:50 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h06 | 8:56 AM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:55 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h45 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 7:46 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h23 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| 7:57 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h54 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 8:49 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 1h51 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 8:54 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h46 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 9:54 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h15 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| 10:09 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h31 | 12:40 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 10:54 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h16 | 1:10 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 11:54 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h15 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| 11:56 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h55 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 12:09 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h31 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 12:54 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h15 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| 12:56 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h45 | 4:41 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 1:09 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h31 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 1:49 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h07 | 3:56 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 1:49 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h07 | 3:56 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:54 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h15 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| 2:09 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h31 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 2:54 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h19 | 5:13 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 2:56 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h40 | 6:36 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 3:54 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h15 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| 3:56 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h55 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 4:09 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h31 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 4:54 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h15 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| 5:09 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h31 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 5:54 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h15 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| 6:09 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h31 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 6:54 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h19 | 9:13 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 7:00 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h47 | 10:47 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 7:54 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h15 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| 8:09 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h00 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 9:09 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h04 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 10:09 PM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h17 | 1:26 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
| 12:43 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 5h53 | 6:36 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 5:01 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 3h50 | 8:51 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
| 5:05 AM Homburg (saar) Hbf | 2h04 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt am Main | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main
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Trains from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $17 (€14)
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 12:43 AM |
Last train 10:09 PM |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $17 (€14)
Train companies: Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main trainsSüwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Homburg and Frankfurt am Main from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Süwex
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 4m
Cheapest Price
$51 (€41)
Süwex frequency
7 a day
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 51m
Cheapest Price
$46 (€37)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
3 a day
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
$57 (€46)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
14 a day
Complete guide to Frankfurt am Main
Things to do in Frankfurt am Main
Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main trip today.
- Recommended
Naturmuseum Senckenberg
Germany’s second-largest natural history museum with extensive exhibits on biodiversity, evolution, and geology.
- Recommended
Museum für Moderne Kunst
Known for its impressive architecture and outstanding collection of contemporary art.
- Must visit
Zeil
Frankfurt’s main shopping street, bustling with shops and department stores.
- Must visit
Museumsufer
A scenic area along the river hosting many of Frankfurt’s museums along with beautiful views.
- Recommended
Palmengarten
A vast botanical garden perfect for leisurely strolls and enjoying diverse plant species.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Grüne Soße
A cold, green sauce made from seven fresh herbs, often served with boiled eggs and potatoes. A traditional dish from the Frankfurt area.
- Gluten-free
Frankfurter Würstchen
Thin sausages made from pork, often enjoyed with mustard and bread. A classic dish with protected geographical indication in the Frankfurt region.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ebbelwoi (Apple Wine)
A tangy apple wine popular in Frankfurt, typically served in a bembel (a ceramic jug).
Kleinmarkthalle
Not a traditional restaurant, but a market with various stalls offering local specialties. A must-visit for food lovers.
Apfelwein Wagner
A traditional venue known for its apple wine and rustic Hessian dishes in a cozy atmosphere.
Zum gemalten Haus
Famous for authentic local dishes and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere with traditional décor.
Euro
Frankfurt is moderately priced, with reasonable accommodation and food options comparable to other major German cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for street food or bakeries.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person at a mid-range restaurant.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €2.50-4 for cappuccino.
Tipping culture
5-10% in restaurants if not included, round up on taxis, no need to tip in cafes.
RMVgo
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 3.80
- Day pass
- EUR 7.80
To the city center
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen -> Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
- Distance
- 12 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- Buy local and regional tickets in RMVgo before boarding to avoid ticket machine queues.
- On buses and trams, card payment is not always available onboard, so buy tickets in the app or at machines in advance.
FAQs: Trains from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $46 (€37), while the average price is around $65 (€52).
The train from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main takes 1h 51m and runs 25 per day.
The first train from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 12:43 AM.
The distance by train from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main is 172 miles (277 km).
The last train from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 10:09 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, there is a direct train from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest way to get from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main is by bus, with a cost of around $17 (€14).
The train journey from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main offers scenic views of picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills and stretches of the Rhine River, making it a pleasant and visually rewarding travel experience.
A day trip from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 51m. Trains run 16 times per day, and the distance is 172 miles (277 km).
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
Yes, you can take the train from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main.
Since both Homburg and Frankfurt am Main are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Frankfurt am Main include Heidelberg, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden, Würzburg.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
In Frankfurt am Main, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations, public transport, and popular tourist spots. Common scams include distraction techniques where one person diverts attention while another steals belongings. It's also important to be wary of unofficial taxi drivers overcharging and to use licensed services. Staying alert in nightlife districts and avoiding poorly lit areas at night can help ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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