- Must visit
Städel Museum
One of Germany’s premier art museums, with major European works from Old Masters to contemporary art on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe-Durlach station to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe-Durlach station to Frankfurt am Main Airport without transferring at least once.




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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe-Durlach station to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m 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 Karlsruhe-Durlach station to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe-Durlach station to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.54 (€-14.35). The journey takes 1h 12m versus 1h 12m 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 Karlsruhe-Durlach station to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h44 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:21 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h19 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h41 | 10:14 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:22 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h47 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:02 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h38 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 2h20 | 12:40 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:22 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h47 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:02 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h38 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:34 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h40 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:22 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h34 | 2:56 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h44 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:02 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h38 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:22 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h38 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h40 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:22 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h47 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h44 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:02 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h38 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:33 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h41 | 6:14 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:02 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h42 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:41 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h28 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h44 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:02 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h38 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:21 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 2h19 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:22 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h47 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:26 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 2h14 | 9:40 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:02 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h41 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:17 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h52 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:21 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 2h22 | 10:43 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:19 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h54 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:22 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h42 | 11:04 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:26 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 2h21 | 11:47 PM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:22 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h47 | 12:09 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:23 PM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 2h25 | 1:48 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:43 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 2h36 | 3:19 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:50 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 2h48 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:21 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 3h19 | 6:40 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:26 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h43 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:26 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h14 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 2h10 | 8:40 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:19 AM Karlsruhe-Durlach station | 1h50 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (main) Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe-Durlach station to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 13:00. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (117 km) distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 72 miles (117 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 7:00 AM |
Last train 1:00 PM |
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Airport prices are higher than in the city. Meals, coffee, and convenience items cost noticeably more than average in Germany.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. For taxis, round up the fare. Tipping is not expected for quick takeaway coffee.
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