- Must visit
Städel Museum
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim 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 Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 44 trains that leave Mannheim Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Fri, May 29, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 37 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.
ICE 990
ICE 618
ICE 698
IC 60402
ICE 776
ICE 618
ICE 9591
ECE 8
ICE 774
ICE 776Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m 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 Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (45m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $15 (€12) 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, TGV, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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.
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 | Delayed 12:07 AM 2:01 AMMannheim Hbf | 0h41 | 1:11 AM 1:11 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 698 | Delayed 12:15 AM 2:15 AMMannheim Hbf | 1h04 | 1:19 AM 1:19 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 378 | On time 6:30 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 76 | On time 7:03 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 694 | On time 7:29 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h40 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 774 | On time 8:03 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 8:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 376 | On time 8:30 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 8 | Delayed 9:03 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 7:42 AM 7:42 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 · S8 | On time 9:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h59 | 10:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 692 | On time 9:29 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h40 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 · ICE 121 | On time 9:33 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h54 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 | On time 10:03 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 374 | On time 10:30 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 74 | On time 11:03 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 690 | On time 11:29 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h40 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 13 | On time 11:33 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h06 | 12:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770 | On time 12:03 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 12:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9551 | On time 12:19 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h41 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 372 | On time 12:30 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 6 | On time 1:03 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 598 | On time 1:29 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h40 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 123 | On time 1:33 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h54 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 | On time 2:03 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9591 | Delayed 12:32 PM 2:20 PMMannheim Hbf | 0h36 | 1:10 PM 1:10 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 576 | On time 4:03 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 278 | On time 4:30 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 4 | On time 5:03 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 594 | On time 5:29 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h40 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 104 · ICE 127 | On time 5:33 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h54 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 574 | On time 6:03 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 276 | On time 6:30 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 70 | On time 7:03 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 592 | On time 7:29 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h40 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
IC 60402 | 2:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h04 | 3:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 698 | 2:15 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h04 | 3:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4550 | 4:32 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h08 | 5:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
15400 | 4:50 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h30 | 6:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 776 | On time 6:03 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h37 | 6:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 2:01 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt (Main) Hbf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trip today.
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art on the Museumsufer.
Popular natural history museum famous for dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and family-friendly science exhibits.
Major contemporary and modern art exhibition hall in the old town, known for high-profile temporary shows and strong public program.
The reconstructed historic square at the heart of old Frankfurt, lined with landmark buildings and essential for first-time visitors.
The museum embankment on both sides of the Main, ideal for scenic walks and concentrated cultural sightseeing.
Recently rebuilt old-town quarter between Römer and cathedral, highly popular for its photogenic lanes and traditional-style houses.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served hot with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven fresh herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic regional dish.
A sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. This rustic Hessian specialty is especially common in traditional apple wine taverns.
Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Palmengarten, known for refined modern cuisine and elegant service.
Classic Sachsenhausen tavern known for traditional Hessian dishes, apple wine, and lively old-Frankfurt atmosphere.
Well-known traditional apple wine restaurant serving Grüne Soße, schnitzel, sausages, and hearty regional specialties in a rustic setting.
Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station. Supermarkets and bakeries help keep daily costs down.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares and small cafe bills.
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