The cheapest and fastest trains from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€76
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
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 €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Of the 26 trains that leave Utrecht Centraal for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Wed, Aug 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 332 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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 3079 · ICE 921 · 4251+
200439:54 PM8h57Utrecht Centraal6:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€341One-way3 transfers
IC 3561 · 20093 · 10637 · IC 25725:24 PM5h50Utrecht Centraal11:14 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€411One-way3 transfers
IC 3267 · ICE 844 · ICE 319+
200377:07 PM4h52Utrecht Centraal11:59 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€421One-way3 transfers
IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 · IC 25403:24 PM6h24Utrecht Centraal9:48 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€441One-way4 transfers
IC 3079 · 26844 · ICE 827+
200439:54 PM6h54Utrecht Centraal4:48 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€471One-way3 transfers
ICE 1217:04 AM3h23Utrecht Centraal10:27 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€961One-way0 transfers
ICE 1251:04 PM3h23Utrecht Centraal4:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1121One-way0 transfers
ICE 1273:04 PM3h23Utrecht Centraal6:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1121One-way0 transfers
ICE 1295:04 PM3h23Utrecht Centraal8:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1121One-way0 transfers
ICE 2217:04 PM3h23Utrecht Centraal10:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€961One-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 prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €95.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€75 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €219 Average price | €74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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 €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €75.
A bus is €166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €219.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (4h 0m by train vs 4h 4m by car). Tickets start at around €75 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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, Tuesday, August 4. 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 3521 · 20073 · ICE 623 | On time 7:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4h27 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 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 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627 | On time 9:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4h27 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 123 | On time 11:02 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3h25 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 · ICE 229 | On time 11:02 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h11 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3537 · 20081 · ICE 721 | On time 11:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4h27 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 | On time 1:04 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h23 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3545 · 20085 · ICE 725 | On time 1:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 4h27 | 5:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 127 | On time 3:04 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h23 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3251 · IC 2205 · 10927+ 20029 | 3:07 PM Utrecht Centraal | 6h32 | 9:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 3953 · 18953 · ICE 317 | On time 3:14 PM Utrecht Centraal | 4h31 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 · IC 2540 | 3:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 6h24 | 9:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · ICE 729 | On time 3:24 PM Utrecht Centraal | 4h27 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 221 | On time 7:04 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h29 | 10:33 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3267 · ICE 844 · ICE 319+ 20037 | 7:07 PM Utrecht Centraal | 4h57 | 12:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 60403 | On time 9:32 PM Utrecht Centraal | 4h45 | 2:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60403 · ICE 619 | On time 9:32 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h49 | 1:21 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3079 · 26844 · ICE 827+ 20043 | 9:54 PM Utrecht Centraal | 6h54 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 3079 · ICE 921 · 4251+ 20043 | 9:54 PM Utrecht Centraal | 8h57 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 206 miles (332 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 206 miles (332 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 8:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Utrecht Centraal and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from €18. 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.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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.

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Popular train stations from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf 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.
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