Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Frankfurt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 23 m
Average
6 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
598 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Vienna for Frankfurt every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 370 miles (597 km) | |
Average train ticket price | $82 (€71) | |
Train frequency | 6 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Intercity |
Trains from Vienna to Frankfurt cover the 370 miles (597 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 25 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Intercity. Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $82 (€71), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $1 (€1).
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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Frankfurt from Vienna. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Deutsche Bahn from Vienna to Frankfurt train information:
Travel between Vienna, Austria and Frankfurt, Germany by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Vienna and Frankfurt as this information can change.
Return travel from Germany to Austria is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Austria is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Requirements for reentering:
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/8/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Vienna from Frankfurt.
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