1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£63
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 31 m
Trains on 17 Sept
65
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 65 trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 31 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
ICE 921
IC 60403
ICE 205 · IC 2442
ICE 23
ICE 929
ICE 729
ICE 629
ICE 621
ICE 527
ICE 529Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 181 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £52.
A coach is £174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £194.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
Coach takes on average 4h 27m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 2h 38m by car). Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £33 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 | 2:51 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h12 | 7:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 523 | 4:57 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h54 | 6:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 23 | 5:23 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h50 | 8:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26802 · ICE 1511 | 5:40 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h09 | 7:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
28503 · IC 2348 · 29691 | 5:58 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h25 | 9:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 525 | 6:20 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h31 | 7:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 101 · ICE 23 | 6:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h49 | 8:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 913 · ICE 1713 | On time 7:04 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h45 | 8:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 527 | On time 7:20 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h31 | 8:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 25 · ICE 513 · ICE 1557 | 7:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h48 | 9:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
26806 · ICE 11 | On time 7:40 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h47 | 9:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529 | On time 8:20 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h31 | 9:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 103 · ICE 25 | 8:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h49 | 10:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 121 | On time 8:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 621 | On time 9:20 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h31 | 10:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 27 | 9:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h48 | 12:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 217 · ICE 1559 | 9:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 11:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
26810 · ICE 13 | On time 9:40 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h47 | 11:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2007 · ICE 1515 | 9:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 11:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
28511 · ICE 2013 · 4490 | 9:58 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h25 | 13:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 623 | On time 10:19 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h32 | 11:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 105 · ICE 27 | On time 10:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h49 | 12:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 225 · S8 | On time 10:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h56 | 12:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 625 | On time 11:17 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h34 | 12:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 29 | 11:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h48 | 14:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 29 · ICE 15 | On time 11:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 13:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2009 · ICE 1517 | On time 11:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 13:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
28515 · IC 2044 · 4492 | 11:59 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h24 | 15:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 627 | On time 12:19 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h32 | 13:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 107 · ICE 29 | On time 12:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h49 | 14:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 123 | On time 12:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 14:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 629 | On time 13:21 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h30 | 14:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 229 | On time 13:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h48 | 16:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 229 · ICE 315 | On time 13:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 15:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2201 · ICE 1519 | On time 13:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 15:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
28519 · IC 2046 · 29693 | 13:58 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h25 | 17:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 721 | 14:19 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h32 | 15:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 109 · ICE 229 | On time 14:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h49 | 16:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 125 | On time 14:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 16:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 723 | 15:20 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h31 | 16:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 927 | 15:23 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h49 | 18:12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26854 · ICE 17 | On time 15:29 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h58 | 17:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2203 · ICE 1611 | On time 15:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 17:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
28523 · IC 2048 · 29695 | 15:58 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h25 | 19:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 725 | 16:19 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h32 | 17:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 201 · ICE 927 | On time 16:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h48 | 18:12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 127 | 16:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 18:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 727 | On time 17:20 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h31 | 18:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 929 | 17:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h48 | 20:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 929 · ICE 317 | On time 17:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 19:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2205 · ICE 1613 | On time 17:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h02 | 19:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
28527 · IC 2440 · 4498 | 17:58 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h25 | 21:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 729 | 18:21 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h30 | 19:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 203 · ICE 929 | 18:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h49 | 20:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 129 | 18:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h41 | 20:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 821 | On time 19:18 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h33 | 20:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1021 · 4482 | On time 19:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h01 | 22:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1021 · ICE 19 | On time 19:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h05 | 21:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 823 | On time 20:09 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h43 | 21:52 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 205 · IC 2442 | On time 20:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h49 | 23:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 205 · S9 | 20:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h04 | 22:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 221 | 20:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h52 | 22:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 617 · S9 | 21:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h04 | 23:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60403 | On time 23:21 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 2:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 619 | 23:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h42 | 1:06 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 181 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 0:39 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf Hbf 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.

Most Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf 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 options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
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 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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