- 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
$26
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montabaur station to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montabaur station to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 4 trains that leave Montabaur station for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 32 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 Montabaur station to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m 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 Montabaur station to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montabaur station to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (31m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $15 (€13) 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Montabaur station to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:06 AM Montabaur station | 0h32 | 6:38 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:04 AM Montabaur station | 0h31 | 7:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:06 AM Montabaur station | 0h32 | 7:38 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:08 PM Montabaur station | 0h31 | 7:39 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Montabaur station to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:05, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 3:05 AM |
Last train 9:57 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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