1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£93
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£108
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 5 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Oberstdorf 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 Oberstdorf will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Oberstdorf, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 323 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 34 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 Frankfurt am Main to Oberstdorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 323 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 20m Average total duration 15h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Oberstdorf:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Oberstdorf costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 50m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 4h 37m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Oberstdorf 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 712 · ICE 911 · 3693 | On time 6:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h20 | 11:20 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 591 · 3695 | On time 7:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 12:21 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 117 · 3697 | On time 8:10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h11 | 13:21 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 593 · 3699 | Delayed 7:56 9:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h30 | 14:20 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 915 · 3981+ 24330 | Delayed 8:22 9:57Frankfurt South station | 5h24 | 15:21 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 595 · 3983 | Delayed 9:58 11:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 16:21 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 211 · 3985 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h15 | 17:26 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 371 · ICE 517 · 57422 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h32 | 18:22 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1095 · 3989 | On time 14:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 19:21 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 599 · 3993 | Delayed 13:56 15:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 20:21 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 1097 · 3292 · 57660 | On time 18:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h34 | 0:45 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 377 · ICE 613 · 3292 · 57660 | On time 18:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h55 | 0:45 Oberstdorf station | 3 changes | |
ICE 693 · 57615 · 3681 | Delayed 17:57 19:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h34 | 7:24 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Oberstdorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:19, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 323 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 323 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 1:19 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Local history museum covering Walser settlement, farming, skiing and village life. A strong introduction to Oberstdorf’s culture and traditions.
Gallery and cultural venue presenting changing exhibitions in a central historic building. It is a convenient stop for regional art and events.
Small specialist museum dedicated to mountain hunting and alpine nature. Worth visiting for its niche focus and local context.
Popular panoramic viewpoint reached by cable car and walking paths. Visitors come for broad alpine views and easy access to seasonal trails.
Scenic gorge walk with waterfalls, bridges and rock walls. It is one of the region’s classic outdoor sights and especially good in summer.
Traffic-calmed village centre with traditional houses, shops and mountain views. It is the best area for a relaxed first walk through Oberstdorf.
Cheese noodles layered with fried onions and mountain cheese. A hearty Allgäu staple popular in Oberstdorf huts and inns.
Potato noodles pan-fried with sauerkraut and bacon. This rustic Swabian-Allgäu dish is a classic mountain comfort food.
Thin pancake strips served in clear beef broth. A traditional southern German soup often eaten as a warming starter in Alpine areas.