- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
29
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 $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 29 trains that leave Utrecht Centraal for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Sat, Jun 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 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, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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 2981 · 32589 · 18981 · 26845
IC 60403
IC 3585 · 20069 · ICE 529
IC 60403 · ICE 619
ICE 243 · ICE 205 · IC 2242
ICE 121
ICE 125
ICE 129
ICE 127
ICE 221Omio 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 $22. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $91 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 $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $203 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $267 (€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 $91 (€75) compared to roughly $91 (€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.
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 221 | 7:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h24 | 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60403 | On time 9:32 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h13 | 2:45 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60403 · ICE 619 | On time 9:32 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h40 | 1:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3079+ 20043+ 26842 · ICE 827 | On time 9:54 PM Utrecht Centraal | 6h54 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 · 26845 | On time 10:09 PM Utrecht Centraal | 6h39 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 · 26845 | 10:09 PM Utrecht Centraal | 8h42 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
IC 21431 · 26852 · ICE 11+ 20009 | 1:54 AM Utrecht Centraal | 7h33 | 9:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 141 · 21331 · ICE 529 | On time 6:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3h48 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 121 · ICE 27 | On time 7:04 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h09 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 | On time 7:04 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3h23 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 143 · 21333 · ICE 623 | On time 8:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3h48 | 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 145 · ICE 107 · ICE 29 | On time 10:03 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4h10 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 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 | |
ICE 147 · 89882 · ICE 721 | On time 12:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h48 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 | On time 1:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h24 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 · ICE 927 | On time 1:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h09 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 149 · 89886 · ICE 725 | On time 2:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h48 | 5:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 127 | On time 3:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h24 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 · ICE 929 | On time 3:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h10 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 241 · 21339 · ICE 729 | On time 4:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h48 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 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 | |
ICE 243 · ICE 205 · IC 2242 | On time 6:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h10 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 243 · 21341 · ICE 823 | On time 6:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3h49 | 9:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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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 $42 (€35) but you can travel from only $22 (€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 $42 (€35) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 8:54 PM |
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Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
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Historic square at the heart of the old town, lined with reconstructed timber houses and major civic landmarks.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römer and the cathedral, popular for its picturesque lanes and heritage-inspired architecture.
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Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station and city center, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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