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EC 9219 · IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077
8:456h43
Antwerp-Central
15:28Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
£1221One-way
6 changes
EC 9219 · IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077
8:456h38
Antwerp-Central
15:23Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£1251One-way
6 changes
EC 9219 · IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077
8:454h54
Antwerp-Central
13:39Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£1571One-way
4 changes
EC 9219 · IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077
8:455h06
Antwerp-Central
13:51Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£1601One-way
4 changes

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Compare train, coach and flight for Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main

The cheapest option from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main is coach, with an average price of £29. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

Distance: 326 km

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£121 Average Price	£29 Average Price Cheapest option	£262 Average Price
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 5m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main train times

The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IC 3126 · ICE 11 · ICE 27	5:05 Antwerp-Central	7h19	12:24 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2 changes
IC 3126 · ICE 11 · 91983 · S19	On time 5:05 Antwerp-Central	5h22	10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
IC 3126 · ICE 11 · 91983 · S19	On time 5:05 Antwerp-Central	5h08	10:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4 changes
IC 3126 · ICE 11	On time 5:05 Antwerp-Central	5h24	10:29 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
IC 3126 · ICE 11 · ICE 27	5:05 Antwerp-Central	7h33	12:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
IC 3126 · ICE 11	On time 5:05 Antwerp-Central	5h39	10:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
EC 9211 · IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073	On time 6:45 Antwerp-Central	4h54	11:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4 changes
EC 9211 · IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073	On time 6:45 Antwerp-Central	5h06	11:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
EC 9211 · IC 3618 · ICE 225 · ICE 27	6:45 Antwerp-Central	5h53	12:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3 changes
EC 9211 · IC 3618 · ICE 225	On time 6:45 Antwerp-Central	5h28	12:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2 changes
EC 9211 · IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073	6:45 Antwerp-Central	6h49	13:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	6 changes
IC 4529 · ICE 13 · 91987 · S19	On time 7:54 Antwerp-Central	4h19	12:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4 changes
IC 4529 · ICE 13 · 91987 · S19	7:54 Antwerp-Central	4h44	12:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	5 changes
EC 9219 · IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077	On time 8:45 Antwerp-Central	4h54	13:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4 changes
EC 9219 · IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077	On time 8:45 Antwerp-Central	5h06	13:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
EC 9219 · IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077	8:45 Antwerp-Central	6h43	15:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	6 changes
EC 9219 · IC 3626 · ICE 123	On time 8:45 Antwerp-Central	5h28	14:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2 changes
EC 9219 · IC 3626 · ICE 123	On time 8:45 Antwerp-Central	5h42	14:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
EC 9219 · IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077	8:45 Antwerp-Central	6h38	15:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	6 changes
IC 4531 · ICE 15 · 91991 · S19	On time 9:54 Antwerp-Central	4h33	14:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
IC 4531 · ICE 15 · 91991 · S19	On time 9:54 Antwerp-Central	4h19	14:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4 changes
IC 4531 · ICE 15	On time 9:54 Antwerp-Central	4h36	14:30 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
IC 4531 · ICE 15 · ICE 629	On time 9:54 Antwerp-Central	4h57	14:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
EC 9227 · IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081	On time 10:45 Antwerp-Central	4h54	15:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4 changes
EC 9227 · IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081	On time 10:45 Antwerp-Central	5h06	15:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
EC 9235 · IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085	On time 12:45 Antwerp-Central	5h06	17:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
EC 9235 · IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085	On time 12:45 Antwerp-Central	4h54	17:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4 changes
IC 4535 · ICE 17 · 26827 · IC 1948	13:54 Antwerp-Central	5h29	19:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
IC 4535 · ICE 17	Delayed 13:54 Antwerp-Central	4h22	16:48 16:48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
IC 4535 · ICE 17	Delayed 13:54 Antwerp-Central	4h08	16:25 16:25Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
IC 4535 · ICE 17 · 26827 · ICE 201	On time 13:54 Antwerp-Central	3h55	17:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3 changes
IC 4535 · ICE 17 · 26827 · IC 1948	13:54 Antwerp-Central	5h34	19:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4 changes
EC 9243 · IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089	On time 14:45 Antwerp-Central	5h06	19:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
EC 9243 · IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089	On time 14:45 Antwerp-Central	4h54	19:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4 changes
IC 2037 · ICE 317 · 26831 · ICE 1640	15:25 Antwerp-Central	5h58	21:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
IC 2037 · ICE 317	Delayed 15:25 Antwerp-Central	4h51	18:26 18:26Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
R 2569 · IC 3672+20043+ICE 921	On time 19:50 Antwerp-Central	8h58	4:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	4 changes
R 2569 · IC 3672+20043+ICE 921	On time 19:50 Antwerp-Central	8h46	4:36 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4 changes
R 2569 · IC 3672+20043+ICE 921	On time 19:50 Antwerp-Central	10h55	6:45 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3 changes
R 2569 · IC 3672+20043+ICE 921	On time 19:50 Antwerp-Central	11h13	7:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3 changes

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Deutsche Bahn as well as Hessische Landesbahn or SNCB offer trains services from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main?

The best time to book your train from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main.

Trains

from £55

Coaches

from £24

Journey information

Overview: Train from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main

Belgium

Germany

Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main, including direct trains, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 326 km distance in 3h 14m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

Distance

326 km

Average train duration

4h 34m

Lowest ticket price

£37

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 14m

First train

0:09

Last train

23:54

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

35 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, SNCB from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, SNCB trains will get you between Antwerp and Frankfurt am Main from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 19m

Cheapest Price

£37

Deutsche Bahn frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves

Luggage storage

Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?

Refund

If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.

Seat reservation

Second Class:
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.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.

Pets

Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.

Quiet zone

Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

Hessische Landesbahn

About

Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) is a regional transport company owned by the German state of Hesse, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It provides extensive bus and rail passenger transport services within Hesse and extends its operations into neighboring states like Bavaria, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia. HLB operates as a holding company with subsidiaries managing rail services (HLB Hessenbahn GmbH), bus services (HLB Hessenbus GmbH), and infrastructure/vehicle resources (HLB Basis AG). Their diverse fleet includes modern train types such as Stadler FLIRT, Alstom LINT, and Coradia Continental trains. Tickets from Deutsche Bahn are also valid on HLB trains.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Hessische Landesbahn frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage free of charge

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to fare conditions

Refund

Full refund for canceled services

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Snack and beverage service available on some routes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for an additional fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket and must be leashed

Quiet zone

SNCB

About

SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 33m

Cheapest Price

£61

SNCB frequency

7 a day

Learn more about SNCB

FAQs: Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The train distance from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main is 326 km.

The first train from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 0:09.

The last train from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main departs at 23:54.

Trains from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main run approximately 6 times per day.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main.

To get from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

There is no night train service from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main.

The train station in Antwerp that goes to Frankfurt am Main is Antwerp-Central, and it arrives at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Booking trains from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main offers a mix of urban and countryside views, including picturesque landscapes and charming villages, particularly as you travel through the scenic Rhine Valley region.

In Frankfurt am Main, you can ascend the Main Tower for panoramic city views, explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for diverse culinary delights, and visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, renowned for its dinosaur fossils. Stroll along the River Main for scenic vistas, and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the Zeil, the city's premier shopping street. Key sights include the historic Römer city hall, the Städel Museum with its extensive art collection, the Palmengarten botanical garden, the Goethe House museum, and the impressive Frankfurt Cathedral.

To explore the key attractions and get a sense of the city, you typically need about 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main.

Yes, you can take the train from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Antwerp and Frankfurt am Main

Most Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Frankfurt am Main train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Antwerp

Arrival train stations in Frankfurt am Main

Which Antwerp station do trains to Frankfurt am Main leave from?

Trains from Antwerp to Frankfurt am Main leave from Antwerpen Centraal. The station is 1 km from Antwerp city centre at Koningin Astridplein, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium.

Antwerpen CentraalKoningin Astridplein, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium+32 25282828 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Antwerpen Centraal from Antwerp city centre

Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus17 · 19m · £3 · every ~13 min

Tram11 · 11m · £3 · every ~14 min

Antwerpen Centraal train station facilities and services

Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.

More about Antwerpen Centraal

Antwerpen-BerchemBurgemeester E. Ryckaertsplein, 2600 Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium+32 2 528 28 28 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Antwerpen-Berchem from Antwerp city centre

Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainStoptrein, S32, Ic, S34, S33, S1, Ec, L, P, Ext, T, Trn · 4m · £0.90 · every ~42 min

Bus32 · 13m · £3 · every ~10 min

Tram4 · 18m · £3 · every ~11 min

11 · 28m · £3 · every ~14 min

Antwerpen-Berchem train station facilities and services

Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.