- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mülheim (Ruhr) 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 Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 1 trains that leave Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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 Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $122 (€100).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€67) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-38.43 (€-31.45). The journey takes 3h 5m versus 2h 30m 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 Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:26 AM Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf | 3h47 | 11:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 09:21. The fastest train covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 119 miles (193 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 6:26 AM |
Last train 9:21 AM |
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Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station and city center, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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