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Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 23 trains that leave Kaiserslautern Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.
4142 · ICE 378
S44 · S1 · ICE 776
4118 · ICE 2582
4122 · ICE 590
S2 · ICE 9591
TGV 9551
ICE 9553
ICE 9555
4122 · ICE 590
4102 · ICE 690Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.17 (€-9.15). The journey takes 1h 34m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Kaiserslautern Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 9557 · ICE 272 | Delayed 11:52 PM 9:37 PMKaiserslautern Hbf | 1h32 | 9:30 PM 9:30 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9557 | Delayed 11:52 PM 9:37 PMKaiserslautern Hbf | 1h36 | 1:13 AM 1:13 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9557 | Delayed 11:52 PM 9:37 PMKaiserslautern Hbf | 1h26 | 1:13 AM 1:13 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
S44 · S1 · ICE 776 | On time 3:55 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h45 | 6:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4142 · ICE 378 | On time 5:28 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h41 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1091 · ICE 694 | On time 6:20 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h49 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4144 · ICE 774 | On time 6:54 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h46 | 8:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 376 | On time 7:02 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h07 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
17209 · 29691 | 7:08 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h15 | 9:23 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · ECE 8 | On time 7:32 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h08 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4146 · ICE 692 | On time 8:34 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h35 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 563 · ICE 374 | On time 9:11 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h58 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · ICE 74 | On time 9:32 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h08 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4102 · ICE 690 | On time 10:34 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h35 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9551 | On time 11:37 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h23 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4106 · ICE 598 | On time 12:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h35 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 9591 | Delayed 12:58 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h58 | 1:10 PM 1:10 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4108 · ICE 370 | On time 1:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h35 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1130 | On time 2:13 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h43 | 3:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4110 · ICE 596 | On time 2:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h35 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9553 | On time 3:38 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h25 | 5:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4114 · ICE 594 | On time 4:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h35 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4116 · ICE 276 | On time 5:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h35 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4118 · ICE 2582 | On time 6:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h35 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9555 | On time 7:38 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h25 | 9:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4122 · ICE 590 | On time 8:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1h32 | 10:06 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 1:55 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
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Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
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Historic square at the heart of the old town, lined with reconstructed timber houses and major civic landmarks.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römer and the cathedral, popular for its picturesque lanes and heritage-inspired architecture.
Riverside museum district along the Main, ideal for walking and one of Frankfurt’s defining cultural areas.
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Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with mustard, bread, or potato salad. They are a protected regional product strongly associated with Frankfurt.
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Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station and city center, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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