The cheapest and fastest trains from Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 5 trains that leave Osnabrück for Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Dec 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest trains will take 4 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osnabrück 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 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €96.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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€83 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €259 Average price |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 11503+ WFB 95825+ ICE 1577 · ICE 279 | On time 7:08 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 5h04 | 12:12 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
RE 11503+ WFB 95825+ ICE 1577 · ICE 279 | On time 7:08 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h36 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 105 | On time 7:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h12 | 10:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 105 · ICE 27 | On time 7:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h35 | 11:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 10210 · ICE 625 | On time 7:49 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h59 | 11:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 10210 · ICE 625 | On time 7:49 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h44 | 11:33 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 141 · ICE 575 | On time 7:54 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h24 | 12:18 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 141 · ICE 575 | On time 7:54 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h06 | 12:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
WFB 95777+ ICE 75 · ICE 720 | On time 8:17 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 5h03 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
WFB 95777+ ICE 75 | On time 8:17 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h43 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 | On time 8:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h12 | 11:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 517 · ICE 1651 | On time 8:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h36 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 10212 · ICE 627 | On time 8:47 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h46 | 12:33 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RE 10212 · ICE 627 | On time 8:47 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h01 | 12:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 11505+ WFB 95827+ ICE 1579 · ICE 371 | On time 9:08 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h36 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE 11505+ WFB 95827+ ICE 1579 · ICE 371 | On time 9:08 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 5h04 | 2:12 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 107 · ICE 796 | On time 9:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h41 | 1:18 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 | On time 9:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h12 | 12:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 10214 · ICE 123 | On time 9:49 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h42 | 1:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 10214 · ICE 123 | On time 9:49 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h28 | 1:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
WFB 95779+ ICE 77 · ICE 626 | On time 10:17 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 5h03 | 3:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
WFB 95779+ ICE 77 | On time 10:17 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h43 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519 · ICE 901 | On time 10:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h46 | 2:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519 | On time 10:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h12 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1050 · ICE 721 | Delayed 11:12 AM 11:06 AMOsnabrück Hbf | 3h42 | 2:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1050 · ICE 721 | Delayed 11:12 AM 11:06 AMOsnabrück Hbf | 3h27 | 2:33 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RE 11507+ WFB 95829+ ICE 1671 · ICE 373 | On time 11:08 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h58 | 4:06 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
RE 11507+ WFB 95829+ ICE 1671 · ICE 373 | On time 11:08 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h36 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 109 · ICE 229 | On time 11:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h36 | 3:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | On time 11:37 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h12 | 2:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 10218 · ICE 125 | On time 11:49 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h28 | 3:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RE 10218 · ICE 125 | On time 11:49 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h42 | 3:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 145 · ICE 579 | 11:54 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h24 | 4:18 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 145 · ICE 579 | 11:54 AM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h07 | 4:01 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · ICE 903 | On time 12:37 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h46 | 4:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · ICE 927 | 12:37 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h21 | 4:58 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 | 12:37 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h12 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 10220 · ICE 725 | On time 12:46 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h47 | 4:33 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RE 10220 · ICE 725 | On time 12:46 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h02 | 4:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 759 · ICE 79 | On time 12:52 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h08 | 5:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 759 · ICE 79 · ICE 622 | On time 12:52 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h28 | 5:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
RE 11509 · RB 14571 · ICE 375 | On time 1:08 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h36 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 11509+ WFB 95831+ IC 2375 · ICE 375 | On time 1:08 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 5h04 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
RE 11509 · RB 14571 · ICE 375+ HLB 28660 | On time 1:08 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 5h04 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
RE 11509+ WFB 95831+ IC 2375 · ICE 375 | On time 1:08 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h36 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 201 | On time 1:37 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h12 | 4:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 201 · ICE 927 | On time 1:37 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h36 | 5:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2311 · ICE 17 | On time 1:43 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h45 | 5:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2311 · ICE 1013 | On time 1:43 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h23 | 5:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RE 10222 · ICE 127 | 1:49 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h28 | 5:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RE 10222 · ICE 127 | 1:49 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h42 | 5:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 147 · ICE 771 | On time 1:54 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h24 | 6:18 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 147 · ICE 771 | On time 1:54 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h06 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
WFB 95783+ ICE 1171 · ICE 1128 | On time 2:17 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 5h03 | 7:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
WFB 95783+ ICE 1171 | On time 2:17 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 4h43 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 613 | 2:37 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h12 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 · ICE 905 | On time 2:37 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 3h46 | 6:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1546 · ICE 729 | Delayed 3:12 PM 3:06 PMOsnabrück Hbf | 3h42 | 6:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Osnabrück and Frankfurt am Main from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Osnabrück to Frankfurt am Main
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:30
- Beykebab
- Kochlöffel
- Algarve Grill
- Pizza Max
- Pension Haus Auf Dem Klushügel
- Best Western Hotel Hohenzollern
- Ibis Budget
- Boardinghouse Villa Il Paradiso
- McDonald's
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Cafe & Bar Celona
- Café Mano Negra
- Romantikhotel Walhalla
- Dom-Hotel
- Hotel am Nikolaiort
- Bergmann Boardinghouse
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- Hiroshi
- Genießertreff
- Urfa
- Pizzeria Charly Braun
- 25h
- Admiral Hotel
- Alexander am Zoo
- Hotel am Zoo
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