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Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s premier fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice on the Museumsufer and one of the city’s cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schwangau 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 Schwangau to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 1 trains that leave Schwangau for Frankfurt am Main on Fri, May 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct trains cover the 319 km distance in an average of 5 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest trains will take 5 h 29 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 Schwangau to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schwangau to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwangau to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $122 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schwangau to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $159 (€129).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€57) compared to roughly $77 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 5h 42m versus 4h 9m 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 Schwangau to Frankfurt am Main trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:15 AM Schwangau | 5h29 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Schwangau to Frankfurt am Main run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:17, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 198 miles (319 km) distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 198 miles (319 km) |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 1:17 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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