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The cheapest and fastest trains from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$59

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$144

Fastest journey on Sep 20

7 h 25 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

7 h 27 m

Trains on Sep 20

26

Distance

628 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poznań Główny 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 Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf without transferring at least 3 times.

  • Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 33720 · S41 · ICE 750
    3:19 AM7h37
    Poznań Główny
    10:56 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $591One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 40 · 33792 · S5 · ICE 5323
    7:31 PM10h06
    Poznań Główny
    5:37 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $591One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnTLK 38106 · R 80411 · 5186 · S5
    7:36 PM13h08
    Poznań Główny
    8:44 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $591One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 44 · 33744 · S41 · ICE 937
    3:31 PM7h25
    Poznań Główny
    10:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $731One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 42 · 33748 · S7 · ICE 699
    5:31 PM8h40
    Poznań Główny
    2:11 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $861One-way
    3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $515.

Distance: 390 miles (628 km)

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Driving

$163

Average price

$515

Average price

$88

Average price

Cheapest

$156

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 2m

Average total duration

7h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 9m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

11h 49m

Average total duration

11h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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KLM

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FlixBus

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Your own car or car rental

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The cheapest way to travel from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is a bus with an average price of $88.

This is compared to other travel options from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:

A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $163.

A bus is $427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $515.

The fastest way to travel from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 32m.

Bus takes on average 11h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Poznań Główny and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $163 compared to roughly $156 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.67. The journey takes 7h 32m versus 7h 8m 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.

Live departures

Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 33720 · S5 · ICE 595
Delayed
1:19 AM 3:19 AMPoznań Główny
8h25
9:46 AM 9:46 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 18383 · ICE 1652
Delayed
1:19 AM 3:19 AMPoznań Główny
9h18
12:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 246 · 18389 · ICE 1556
On time
9:31 AM Poznań Główny
9h06
6:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 246 · BUS 40246 · ICE 848 · ICE 1127
On time
9:31 AM Poznań Główny
8h26
5:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 230 · BUS 40230 · ICE 933
On time
10:31 AM Poznań Główny
8h52
7:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 48 · BUS 40048 · ICE 379
On time
11:31 AM Poznań Główny
9h13
8:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 48 · BUS 40048 · ICE 846 · ICE 9
On time
11:31 AM Poznań Główny
8h43
8:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3820 · R 78531 · 5172 · S5
On time
11:37 AM Poznań Główny
9h47
9:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3820 · R 78531 · 5172 · S5
On time
11:37 AM Poznań Główny
9h37
9:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
5 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 46 · 33740 · S3 · ICE 997
On time
1:31 PM Poznań Główny
8h09
9:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 46 · 18393 · ICE 1552
On time
1:31 PM Poznań Główny
9h06
10:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3830 · TLK 58112 · R 80413 · 5152
On time
9:41 PM Poznań Główny
14h03
11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
5 transfers
Sunday, September 20
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 33720 · S41 · ICE 750
On time
3:19 AM Poznań Główny
7h37
10:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 18383 · ICE 1652
On time
3:19 AM Poznań Główny
9h18
12:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 33720 · S5 · ICE 595
On time
3:19 AM Poznań Główny
8h25
11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 38172 · R 80385 · 5158 · S55:31 AM Poznań Główny
9h13
2:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 8331+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69153+trilex5794+Deutsche BahnIC 2440
On time
6:34 AM Poznań Główny
9h10
3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

PolandPoland
GermanyGermany
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Trains from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 but you can travel from only $48 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 11:27. The fastest train covers the 390 miles (628 km) distance in 6h 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48
Distance
390 miles (628 km)
Average train duration
7h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
$49
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
6h 40m
First train
7:27 AM
Last train
11:27 AM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Poznań Główny and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
6h 40m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$49
Deutsche Bahn frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $49, while the average price is around $163.
The train from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf takes 6h 40m and runs 5 per day.
The distance by train from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 390 miles (628 km).
The first train from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 7:27 AM.
The last train from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 11:27 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around $48.
The train journey from Poznan Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Travelers can enjoy views of the Polish countryside, with stretches of farmland and small villages, as well as the scenic areas along the Oder River before entering Germany. The route includes sections through forested areas and rolling hills, providing a pleasant visual experience.
A day trip from Poznan Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 6h 40m. Trains run 6 times per day, covering a distance of 390 miles (628 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Since both Poznań Główny and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf include Cologne, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Würzburg, Mannheim.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Most Poznań Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Poznan Główny to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Poznań Główny and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Poznan
Arrival train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Poznan Głównyul. Dworcowa 1, 61-801 Poznań, Poland+48 61 633 33 44WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Poznan Główny from Poznan city centre

Poznan Główny is 1 km from Poznan city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainOs · 4m · $4 · every ~8 min
Bus213, 214, 223, 224 · 15m · $1 · every ~3 min
Tram5, 8, 11, 14, 201 · 9m · $1 · every ~11 min

Poznan Główny train station facilities and services

Poznan Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restauracja Bazar 1838, Manekin Poznań

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Poznan Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Poznan Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Poznan Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Poznan Główny: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Poznan Główny: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Sheraton Poznan Hotel, Hotel Mercure Poznan Centrum, IBB Andersia Hotel.

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