Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 10 trains that leave Leipzig for Frankfurt am Main on Sat, Jun 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 293 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
On Sat, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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 Leipzig 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
---|---|---|
€59 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €174 Average price |
4h 20m Average duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 6:48 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3h26 | 10:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 6:48 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2h56 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:33 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3h03 | 10:36 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:33 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3h41 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:33 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3h39 | 11:12 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 7:48 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3h08 | 10:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:48 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3h30 | 11:18 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 8:48 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2h56 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:48 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3h26 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:33 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3h03 | 12:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 07:48 |
Last train 22:45 |
For as little as $24 (€20) you can travel by train to Frankfurt am Main from Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main train.
Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main train information with Deutsche Bahn:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Leipzig Hbf, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Frankfurt am Main Flughafen, located 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre.
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