4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 19
kr318
Average ticket price on Sep 19
kr622
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 24 m
Trains on Sep 19
26
Distance
332 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around kr622 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr318.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 26 trains from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 332 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.
IC 604039:32 PM4h45Utrecht Centraal2:17 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr3181One-way0 transfers- IC 3161 · 32265 · 20093 · 106375:09 PM6h07Utrecht Centraal11:16 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr3501One-way4 transfers
- IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085 · 106291:09 PM6h34Utrecht Centraal7:43 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr4701One-way5 transfers
- IC 3137 · 32241 · 20081 · 1062511:09 AM6h34Utrecht Centraal5:43 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr4701One-way5 transfers
- IC 3079 · ICE 523+
200439:54 PM8h57Utrecht Centraal6:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr4701One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1217:04 AM3h23Utrecht Centraal10:27 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr6531One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1251:03 PM3h24Utrecht Centraal4:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr8921One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1273:03 PM3h24Utrecht Centraal6:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr8921One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1295:03 PM3h24Utrecht Centraal8:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr6531One-way0 transfers
- ICE 12311:02 AM3h25Utrecht Centraal2:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbfkr8921One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr364 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr364, while a flight costs an average of kr3971.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr738 Average price | kr364 Average price Cheapest | kr3971 Average price | kr596 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is kr374 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average kr738.
A bus is kr3607 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average kr3971.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
Tickets start at around kr738 compared to roughly kr596 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-142.83. The journey takes 4h 24m versus 4h 4m 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
Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 121 | On time 7:04 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3h23 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 121 · ICE 27 | On time 7:04 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h09 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 3121 · ICE 623+20013 | 7:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4h42 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3121 · 26810 · ICE 13+20013 | 7:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4h18 | 11:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 · ICE 2013 | 7:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h59 | 1:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 · ICE 105 | 7:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4h49 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 · ICE 2543 | 7:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h59 | 1:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 225 · S8 | On time 9:02 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3h41 | 12:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 225 · ICE 29 | On time 9:02 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h11 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2729 · 18929 · 26819 · ICE 107 | 9:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h04 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 2729 · 18929 · 26819 · IC 2044 | 9:09 AM Utrecht Centraal | 6h14 | 3:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 123 · ICE 229 | On time 11:02 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h11 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 123 | On time 11:02 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3h25 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 · IC 2046 | 11:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h59 | 5:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 · ICE 109 | On time 11:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4h49 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 125 · ICE 927 | On time 1:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h09 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 125 | On time 1:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h24 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 · IC 2048 | 1:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h59 | 7:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 · ICE 201 | 1:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 4h48 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 127 · ICE 929 | On time 3:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h10 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 127 | On time 3:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h24 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 · IC 2440 | 3:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 6h19 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 · ICE 203 | 3:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 4h49 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 129 | On time 5:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h24 | 8:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 129 · ICE 1021 | On time 5:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h10 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 3561 · 20093 · 10637 · IC 2442 | On time 5:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h49 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3561 · 20093 · 10637 · ICE 205 | On time 5:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 4h49 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 221 | 7:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h24 | 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 60403 · ICE 619 | On time 9:32 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h55 | 1:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 60403 | On time 9:32 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h18 | 2:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 3079 · ICE 550 · ICE 827+20043 | 9:54 PM Utrecht Centraal | 6h54 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3585 · 20065 · ICE 525 | On time 11:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 8h27 | 7:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3585 · 20065 · 10609 · IC 2348 | 11:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 10h19 | 9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| IC 21431 · ICE 529+20009 | 1:54 AM Utrecht Centraal | 7h57 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Why should you book Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of VIAS Rail GmbH or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to find the best option for your trip from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Deutsche Bahn with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Why book with Omio over Trainline, Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of VIAS Rail GmbH or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to find the best option for your trip from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Netherlands
Germany
Trains from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr159 but you can travel from only kr119 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 206 miles (332 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 206 miles (332 km) |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price kr159 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 4:03 AM |
Last train 10:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn trains will get you between Utrecht Centraal and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from kr119. 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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Hessische Landesbahn
FAQs: Trains from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal from Utrecht city centre
Utrecht Centraal train station facilities and services
Utrecht Centraal 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: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
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.
Most popular train connections from Utrecht Centraal
More options for your journey from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Utrecht Centraal
Most popular train connections to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
