- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
9 h 44 m
Average duration
10 h 22 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
890 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 11 trains that leave Warsaw for Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Jul 15, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 890 km distance in an average of 10 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 44 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 10 h 56 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 553 miles (890 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $336 Average price |
13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 14m Average total duration 14h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $146 (€120).
A bus is $255 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $336 (€277).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 53m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 46 · BUS 40046 · ICE 844 · ICE 777 | On time 11:00 AM Warsaw Central | 12h14 | 11:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 46 · BUS 40046 · ICE 803 · ICE 522 | On time 11:00 AM Warsaw Central | 12h19 | 11:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
EC 46 · BUS 40046 · ICE 803 · ICE 522 | On time 11:00 AM Warsaw Central | 12h00 | 11:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 3 transfers | |
EC 46 · 18393 · ICE 1552 | On time 11:00 AM Warsaw Central | 12h26 | 11:26 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LE418-PL · LE232 | 11:01 AM Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 21h33 | 8:34 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
LE418-PL · LE232 | 11:08 AM Warsaw | 21h26 | 8:34 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
LE418-PL · LE232 | 11:13 AM Warszawa Zachodnia station | 21h21 | 8:34 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
EC 44 · 18395 · ICE 699 | On time 1:00 PM Warsaw Central | 13h11 | 2:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 44 · 18395 · ICE 699 | On time 1:00 PM Warsaw Central | 13h39 | 2:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
EC 40 · BUS 40040 · ICE 2543 · S8 | On time 5:00 PM Warsaw Central | 12h59 | 5:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
EC 40 · BUS 40040 · ICE 2543 | On time 5:00 PM Warsaw Central | 12h37 | 5:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 407 · ICE 518 | On time 7:50 PM Warsaw Central | 19h18 | 3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 407 · ICE 598 | On time 7:50 PM Warsaw Central | 18h21 | 2:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 407 · ICE 598 · ICE 108 | On time 7:50 PM Warsaw Central | 18h18 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 440 · EC 430 · BUS 40430 · ICE 371 | On time 10:16 PM Warsaw Central | 14h28 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 440 · EC 430 · 33720 · S3 | 10:16 PM Warsaw Central | 13h58 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5 transfers | |
IC 440 · EC 430 · BUS 40430 · ICE 371 | 10:16 PM Warsaw Central | 14h58 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
IC 440 · EC 430 · 33720 · S3 | On time 10:16 PM Warsaw Central | 13h28 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 16170 · IC 2048 · ICE 597+ 5672 | 11:44 PM Warsaw Central | 14h00 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 16170 · IC 2048 · ICE 597 · S9 | 11:44 PM Warsaw Central | 14h30 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5 transfers | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Warsaw | 10h44 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Warsaw to Frankfurt am Main run on average 15 times per day, taking around 12h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) but you can travel from only $58 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 553 miles (890 km) distance in 9h 38m.
Distance 553 miles (890 km) |
Average train duration 12h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 9h 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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