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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$45
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$129
Fastest journey on Oct 08
4 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
4 h 16 m
Trains on Oct 08
45
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam Centraal 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf without transferring at least once.
IC 2877 · IC 604038:50 PM5h27Rotterdam Centraal2:17 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$451One-way1 transfer- IC 1181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 189819:45 PM9h06Rotterdam Centraal6:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$501One-way6 transfers
- IC 1163 · IC 3561 · 20093 · 106375:15 PM5h58Rotterdam Centraal11:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$581One-way4 transfers
- IC 1167 · IC 3565 · 20095 · ICE 6176:15 PM4h58Rotterdam Centraal11:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$581One-way4 transfers
- IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 6198:50 PM4h45Rotterdam Centraal1:35 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$601One-way2 transfers
- IC 2859 · ICE 1294:20 PM4h07Rotterdam Centraal8:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1761One-way1 transfer
- IC 2867 · ICE 2216:20 PM4h07Rotterdam Centraal10:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1601One-way1 transfer
- IC 2035 · ICE 12310:05 AM4h22Rotterdam Centraal2:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1601One-way1 transfer
- IC 2051 · ICE 1272:05 PM4h22Rotterdam Centraal6:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1601One-way1 transfer
- IC 2043 · ICE 12512:05 PM4h22Rotterdam Centraal4:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1761One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Netherlands
Germany
Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€28) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 16:05. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€28) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 4:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 619 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h31 | 1:21 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2877 · IC 60403 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h27 | 2:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RE 4074 · IC 579 · IC 3079 · 26844 | 8:54 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h54 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 3585 · 20067 · ICE 527 | 9:56 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h55 | 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EC 9272 · ICE 11 | 10:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h17 | 9:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1183 · EC 9272 · ICE 11 | 10:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h12 | 9:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1187 · IC 3585 · 20067 · ICE 527 | 11:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h36 | 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
| IC 2817 · ICE 121 | On time 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h37 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RE 4014 · IC 519 · ICE 121 | On time 5:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h33 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · ICE 27 | 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h58 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · ICE 621 | On time 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073 · ICE 623 | On time 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h08 | 1:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 2027 · ICE 225 · S8 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h38 | 12:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 625 | On time 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h08 | 3:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627 | On time 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2035 · ICE 123 | On time 10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h22 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · ICE 229 | On time 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h58 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · ICE 629 | On time 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ECD 9528 · ICE 315 | 10:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h45 | 3:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 | 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h08 | 5:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · ICE 721 | On time 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2043 · ICE 125 | On time 12:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h22 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · ICE 927 | 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h57 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · ICE 723 | On time 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 | 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h08 | 7:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · ICE 725 | On time 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 5:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2051 · ICE 127 | 2:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h22 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 · ICE 929 | 2:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h58 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 · ICE 727 | On time 2:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ECD 9544 · ICE 317 | 2:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h45 | 7:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 · ICE 729 | On time 3:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h36 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 | 3:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h08 | 9:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 2859 · ICE 129 | 4:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h07 | 8:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2859 · ICE 129 · ICE 1021 | On time 4:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h53 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1163 · IC 3561 · 20093 · ICE 205 | On time 5:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h58 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 1163 · IC 3561 · 20093 · 10637 | On time 5:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h58 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 2067 · ICE 221 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h22 | 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1167 · IC 3565 · 20095 · ICE 617 | On time 6:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h58 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 2867 · ICE 221 | 6:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h07 | 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Hessische Landesbahn
FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam Centraal 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.
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Popular train stations from Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam Centraal and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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