The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Osnabrück
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 5 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Osnabrück every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Osnabrück
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £116.
Distance: 244 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£71 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £232 Average Price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Osnabrück train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:57 Frankfurt am Main | 5h13 | 11:10 Osnabrück | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:20 Frankfurt am Main | 4h50 | 11:10 Osnabrück | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:30 Frankfurt am Main | 4h51 | 11:21 Osnabrück | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:57 Frankfurt am Main | 4h24 | 14:21 Osnabrück | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:20 Frankfurt am Main | 4h52 | 19:12 Osnabrück | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Osnabrück
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Osnabrück trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Osnabrück from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Osnabrück train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Osnabrück
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- VierF
- Lindner Hotel & Sports Academy
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Imperial
- Sophien Hotel
- Hotel Isha
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Estragon
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- Hotel Villa Orange
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Pizzeria San Marco
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Sissi und Franz
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Hotel West an der Bockenheimer Warte
- Attaché
- Art-Hotel Robert Mayer
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:30
- Beykebab
- Kochlöffel
- Algarve Grill
- Pizza Max
- Pension Haus Auf Dem Klushügel
- Best Western Hotel Hohenzollern
- Ibis Budget
- Boardinghouse Villa Il Paradiso
- McDonald's
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Cafe & Bar Celona
- Café Mano Negra
- Romantikhotel Walhalla
- Dom-Hotel
- Hotel am Nikolaiort
- Bergmann Boardinghouse
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