- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s flagship 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 essential cultural visits.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main
Showing times and prices for Jul 03
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$63
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 $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Fast trains
Of the 10 trains that leave Homburg for Frankfurt am Main on Fri, Jul 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 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, Jul 03 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$451One-way0 transfers.png)
6:55 AM2h45Homburg (saar) Hbf9:40 AMFrankfurt am Main$611One-way1 transfer
5:05 AM2h04Homburg (saar) Hbf7:09 AMFrankfurt am Main$621One-way1 transfer- 6:32 AM2h08Homburg (saar) Hbf8:40 AMFrankfurt am Main$621One-way1 transfer
- 12:43 AM5h53Homburg (saar) Hbf6:36 AMFrankfurt am Main$631One-way1 transfer
- 5:05 AM2h04Homburg (saar) Hbf7:09 AMFrankfurt am Main$621One-way1 transfer
- 6:50 AM2h06Homburg (saar) Hbf8:56 AMFrankfurt am Main$451One-way0 transfers
- 6:32 AM2h08Homburg (saar) Hbf8:40 AMFrankfurt am Main$621One-way1 transfer
- 5:57 AM2h12Homburg (saar) Hbf8:09 AMFrankfurt am Main$731One-way1 transfer
- 7:46 AM2h23Homburg (saar) Hbf10:09 AMFrankfurt am Main$721One-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 $45.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $22 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 $22 (€18).
This is compared to other travel options from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Homburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $63 (€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 $63 (€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, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
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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 $45 (€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 $45 (€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
$50 (€41)
Süwex frequency
7 a day
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 51m
Cheapest Price
$45 (€37)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
3 a day
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
$56 (€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.
- Must visit
Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
Major exhibition hall presenting high-profile temporary art shows in the historic center near Römer. A strong pick for visitors wanting blockbuster exhibitions and a central location.
- Must visit
Senckenberg Nature Museum
One of Germany’s best-known natural history museums, famous for dinosaur skeletons and biodiversity displays. Very popular with families and travelers wanting a break from art museums.
- Must visit
Römerberg
Frankfurt’s central historic square, framed by landmark buildings and reconstructed old-town architecture. It is the city’s classic must-see public space and a common base for walking tours.
- Must visit
Museumsufer
Riverside museum district along the Main, ideal for walking between major cultural institutions. One of the best areas for combining architecture, views, and multiple museum visits.
- Recommended
Zeil
Frankfurt’s best-known shopping street and one of the busiest pedestrian areas in Germany. Worth visiting for its urban energy, central location, and easy access to nearby landmarks.
Frankfurter Würstchen
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Grüne Soße
Frankfurt’s famous green herb sauce made with sour cream and chopped herbs, often served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic regional dish.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Handkäs mit Musik
A sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. This rustic Hessian specialty is common in traditional apple wine taverns.
Restaurant Lafleur
Frankfurt fine dining institution in Palmengarten, known for refined tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Atschel
Well-known traditional cider house serving authentic Frankfurt and Hessian cuisine, including Handkäs and apple wine, in a cozy local atmosphere.
Apfelwein Wagner
A classic Sachsenhausen apple wine tavern known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and traditional Hessian dishes in a lively, historic setting.
Euro
Prices are high by German standards, especially hotels and dining in central areas, but supermarkets, transit, and casual eats help keep daily costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for kebab, bakery, or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- EUR 18-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 70+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 3-5 for a cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis; in restaurants, 5-10% is typical for good service. Tell the server the total amount when paying.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 3.80
- Day pass
- EUR 7.20
To the city center
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen -> Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
- Distance
- 12 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- Tap-in validation is not used on RMV local transport, but you must carry a valid ticket before boarding trains, trams, or buses.
- Card payment is generally available in RMV apps and ticket machines, but on buses it can vary, so buying in the app is the safest option.
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 $45 (€37), while the average price is around $63 (€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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