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Pompejanum
Small museum in the Pompejanum with Roman-themed interiors and displays that bring antiquity to life beside the Main.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
27 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
28 m
Trains on 18 Sept
9
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 9 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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 525
ICE 527
ICE 821
ICE 935+
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ICE 729
ICE 525
ICE 527
ICE 821
ICE 729
ICE 521Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 37 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£15 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Aschaffenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 39m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (39m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £6 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 Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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 Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 525 | On time 7:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h27 | 8:24 Aschaffenburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 527 | On time 8:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h27 | 9:24 Aschaffenburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 376+ 25271+ 24509 | On time 9:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h57 | 10:12 Aschaffenburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg run on average 5 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 27m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Discover the best of Aschaffenburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aschaffenburg trip today.
Small museum in the Pompejanum with Roman-themed interiors and displays that bring antiquity to life beside the Main.
Museum in the palace with state rooms, artworks and city history, ideal for understanding Aschaffenburg’s princely past.
Important gallery of Lucas Cranach works and medieval art inside the Stiftsbasilika complex, compact and rewarding.
Landscaped park around the Pompejanum with river views, lawns and one of the city’s best relaxed walking routes.
Large English-style park with mature trees, monuments and broad paths, popular for strolling close to the old town.
Historic square in front of the Stiftsbasilika, surrounded by notable buildings and a strong sense of old Aschaffenburg.
A Franconian pork sausage, usually grilled or pan-fried and served with sauerkraut or bread. It reflects the region’s strong butcher and inn culture.
Pressed head cheese made from pork, seasoned with vinegar and onions. A classic Mainfranken tavern dish, often eaten cold with farmhouse bread.
Warm blood sausage served with sauerkraut and bread or potatoes. It is a hearty Franconian speciality rooted in traditional rural cooking.
Traditional Franconian inn near the old town, known for regional meat dishes, seasonal specials and a classic historic atmosphere.
Historic brewery venue known for house beers and hearty Franconian dishes in a lively, traditional beer hall atmosphere.
Established restaurant serving refined regional and German cooking in an elegant setting, suitable for a more formal meal.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transport is reasonable. Cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt city centre, but pricier than many smaller towns.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is standard in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés if service was good.
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Aschaffenburg Hbf -> Schloss Johannisburg, Aschaffenburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg 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 Aschaffenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Aschaffenburg trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Aschaffenburg Hochschule. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Aschaffenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd 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: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Aschaffenburg 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: Burger King, Lekker Chicken, Schlappeseppel, Döner & Pizzeria
Wi-Fi is available at Aschaffenburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Aschaffenburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Aschaffenburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Aschaffenburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Aschaffenburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aschaffenburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aschaffenburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aschaffenburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Goldener Karpfen, City-Hotel Aschaffenburg, Hotel Dalberg, Zum Goldenen Ochsen.
Aschaffenburg Hochschule 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: Ilektra, Döner & Pizzeria, Lido, Da Claudio
Wi-Fi is available at Aschaffenburg Hochschule. ATMs are available at Aschaffenburg Hochschule.
Ticket office support is available at Aschaffenburg Hochschule. Information desks are available at Aschaffenburg Hochschule.
Luggage storage is available at Aschaffenburg Hochschule. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aschaffenburg Hochschule: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aschaffenburg Hochschule: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aschaffenburg Hochschule.
Nearby hotels include Olive Inn, Primacasa.
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