1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£82
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 42 m
Trains on 18 Sept
24
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Halle 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 Halle will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 24 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Halle, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
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ICE 838
ICE 751
ICE 694
ICE 692
ICE 690Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Halle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £112.
Distance: 276 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price | £112 Average Price | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Halle:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Halle costing on average £37.
A train is £85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Halle costing on average £112.
Other travel options to Halle take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Coach takes on average 5h 28m.
The journey is about 1h 7m faster (2h 57m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£27 vs £47). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Halle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 696 · ICE 1604 | On time 6:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h58 | 9:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
4251 · ICE 934 | On time 6:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h05 | 9:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 523 · ICE 934 | On time 6:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 9:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1555 · IC 2048 | On time 7:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h01 | 11:03 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 934 | On time 7:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 9:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1555 · IC 2048 | On time 7:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h44 | 11:03 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 694 · ICE 1602 | On time 7:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h28 | 11:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h54 | 16:44 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 694 · ICE 1602 | On time 8:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h58 | 11:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 527 · ICE 932 | On time 8:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 11:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 932 | On time 9:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 11:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 692 · ICE 1600 | On time 9:54 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h19 | 13:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 9:58 Frankfurt South station | 2h46 | 12:44 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 692 · ICE 1600 | On time 10:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h58 | 13:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 621 · ICE 930 | On time 10:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 13:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 930 | On time 11:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 13:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 11:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h28 | 15:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 12:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h58 | 15:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
4259 · ICE 838 | On time 12:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h05 | 15:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 625 · ICE 838 | On time 12:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 15:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 838 | On time 13:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 15:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506 | On time 13:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h28 | 17:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 13:58 Frankfurt South station | 2h46 | 16:44 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 14:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 6h29 | 20:44 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 598 · ICE 1506 | On time 14:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h58 | 17:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 629 · ICE 751 | On time 14:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 17:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 751 | On time 15:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 17:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 596 · ICE 1504 | On time 15:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h28 | 19:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 15:58 Frankfurt South station | 2h46 | 18:44 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 596 · ICE 1504 | On time 16:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h58 | 19:13 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 723 · ICE 834 | On time 16:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 19:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 834 | On time 17:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 19:41 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 17:58 Frankfurt South station | 2h46 | 20:44 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Halle run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Discover the best of Halle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Halle trip today.
Major art museum in a restored castle, showing medieval art to modern works. A strong choice for architecture, sculpture and changing exhibitions.
Museum dedicated to Handel in the composer’s birthplace. Visit for period rooms, instruments and exhibitions on his life and music.
Interactive museum on Halle’s salt-making history, set in former saline buildings. It explains the trade that shaped the city for centuries.
The central market square framed by historic towers, churches and civic buildings. It is the city’s main meeting point and best place to feel old Halle.
Green riverside island with paths, lawns and views of the Saale. Popular for relaxed walks, picnics and a quieter side of the city centre.
Attractive promenade along the river with villas, bridges and leafy stretches. A pleasant route for a walk between the old town and Giebichenstein.
A regional sour-milk cheese from Saxony-Anhalt, often served with onions and caraway. It is a long-standing local speciality of central German taverns.
A traditional potato soup from Saxony-Anhalt, usually made hearty with vegetables and often sausage or bacon. It is a familiar home-style dish in the region.
This local version of sole is not fish but a sweet pastry shaped like a sole. It is a Halle speciality linked to the city’s historic bakery tradition.
Established city-centre restaurant with German and European dishes, offering a polished setting suitable for a longer dinner.
Stylish restaurant in the historic Stadtgottesacker setting, known for refined seasonal cooking and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue serving hearty German and regional dishes with beer in a classic, convivial tavern atmosphere.
Halle is cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, with lower hotel rates, modest dining costs and affordable local transport for most visitors.
Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is customary for good service, usually handed directly to the server when paying.
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Halle(Saale) Hbf -> Marktplatz Halle (Saale)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Halle 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 Halle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Halle trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Halle(Saale) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Halle Steintorbrücke. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Halle 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 (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.
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.
Halle(Saale) Hbf is 1 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle(Saale) 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: Schweizer Hof, Shiva, Maxi Bistro, Mr. Baguettkov
Wi-Fi is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. ATMs are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Information desks are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Schweizer Hof, Dorint Hotel.
Halle Steintorbrücke is 1 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle Steintorbrücke 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: Athen, Restaurante am Steintorpalais, Hotel am Steintor, Brot & Rind
Wi-Fi is available at Halle Steintorbrücke. ATMs are available at Halle Steintorbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at Halle Steintorbrücke. Information desks are available at Halle Steintorbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at Halle Steintorbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle Steintorbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle Steintorbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle Steintorbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Steintor, Hotel am Stadtbad.
Halle-Ammendorf is 6 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle-Ammendorf 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: Saigon Palace, Imbiss, Bistro Radewell, Orient Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Halle-Ammendorf. ATMs are available at Halle-Ammendorf.
Ticket office support is available at Halle-Ammendorf. Information desks are available at Halle-Ammendorf.
Luggage storage is available at Halle-Ammendorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle-Ammendorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle-Ammendorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle-Ammendorf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Eigen.
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