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Städel Museum
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ladenburg 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 Ladenburg to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ladenburg for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, Jul 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ladenburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ladenburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ladenburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.98 (€-13.12). The journey takes 1h 7m versus 1h 2m 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.
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Trains from Ladenburg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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