The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 54 trains that leave Leipzig for Frankfurt am Main every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 293 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 40 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 69922:234h16Leipzig Hbf2:39Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£271One-way0 changes
ICE 69922:233h48Leipzig Hbf2:11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£271One-way0 changes
ICE 25730:594h38Leipzig Hbf5:37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£361One-way0 changes
IC 6040823:493h46Leipzig Hbf3:35Frankfurt South station£391One-way0 changes
ICE 1554 · ICE 2217:274h29Leipzig Hbf21:56Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£431One-way1 change
ICE 59710:492h55Leipzig Hbf13:44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1081One-way0 changes
ICE 69316:492h55Leipzig Hbf19:44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£681One-way0 changes
ICE 597 · S910:493h25Leipzig Hbf14:14Frankfurt am Main Flughafen£1111One-way1 change
ICE 693 · S916:493h25Leipzig Hbf20:14Frankfurt am Main Flughafen£811One-way1 change
ICE 609 · IC 6040823:553h40Leipzig Hbf3:35Frankfurt South station£441One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 293 km
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Live departures
Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 905 · ICE 822 | Delayed 0:08 2:08Leipzig Hbf | 5h54 | 6:05 6:05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 905 · ICE 822 | Delayed 0:08 2:08Leipzig Hbf | 6h11 | 6:22 6:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 279 | On time 6:49 Leipzig Hbf | 3h55 | 10:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 · ICE 2583 | On time 6:49 Leipzig Hbf | 3h40 | 10:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 279 · 4515 · S8 | On time 6:49 Leipzig Hbf | 4h10 | 10:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 279 · S9 | On time 6:49 Leipzig Hbf | 4h25 | 11:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1654 | Delayed 5:42 7:25Leipzig Hbf | 4h04 | 11:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1654 · S8 | Delayed 5:42 7:25Leipzig Hbf | 4h34 | 11:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 503 · 4612 | On time 7:55 Leipzig Hbf | 4h34 | 12:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 503 · 4612 · ICE 724 | Delayed 7:55 Leipzig Hbf | 4h24 | 10:22 10:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 8:45 Leipzig Hbf | 7h15 | 16:00 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 371 | On time 8:49 Leipzig Hbf | 3h55 | 12:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 371 · S9 | On time 8:49 Leipzig Hbf | 4h25 | 13:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 371 · 4519 | On time 8:49 Leipzig Hbf | 3h44 | 12:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1652 | On time 9:27 Leipzig Hbf | 4h00 | 13:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 124 | On time 9:27 Leipzig Hbf | 4h18 | 13:45 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 505 · 4616 · ICE 228 | On time 9:55 Leipzig Hbf | 4h01 | 13:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 505 · 4616 · ICE 228 | On time 9:55 Leipzig Hbf | 3h42 | 13:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 505 · 4616 | On time 9:55 Leipzig Hbf | 4h34 | 14:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:49 Leipzig Hbf | 3h55 | 14:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 373 · 4523 | On time 10:49 Leipzig Hbf | 3h44 | 14:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 373 · S9 | On time 10:49 Leipzig Hbf | 4h25 | 15:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1650 | Delayed 11:27 Leipzig Hbf | 4h00 | 13:28 13:28Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 28 | On time 11:27 Leipzig Hbf | 4h29 | 15:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 28 | On time 11:27 Leipzig Hbf | 4h29 | 15:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 507 · 4620 · ICE 28 | On time 11:55 Leipzig Hbf | 4h01 | 15:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 599 | 12:49 Leipzig Hbf | 2h55 | 15:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 599 · S8 | 12:49 Leipzig Hbf | 3h21 | 16:10 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1558 | 13:27 Leipzig Hbf | 3h29 | 16:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1558 | 13:27 Leipzig Hbf | 3h10 | 16:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 509 · ICE 931 | On time 13:55 Leipzig Hbf | 3h01 | 16:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 509 · ICE 931 · S8 | On time 13:55 Leipzig Hbf | 3h23 | 17:18 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 691 · 29266 | 14:48 Leipzig Hbf | 3h17 | 18:05 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 691 | 14:48 Leipzig Hbf | 2h56 | 17:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 756 | Delayed 15:27 Leipzig Hbf | 3h10 | 17:29 17:29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 756 | 15:27 Leipzig Hbf | 3h29 | 18:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 756 | Delayed 15:27 Leipzig Hbf | 4h00 | 17:29 17:29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 756 · ICE 24 | On time 15:27 Leipzig Hbf | 4h29 | 19:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 601 · 4628 · ICE 24 | On time 15:55 Leipzig Hbf | 4h01 | 19:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 601 · 4628 · ICE 24 | On time 15:55 Leipzig Hbf | 3h42 | 19:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 693 · S9 | On time 16:49 Leipzig Hbf | 3h25 | 20:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 693 | On time 16:49 Leipzig Hbf | 2h55 | 19:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1554 · ICE 22 | On time 17:27 Leipzig Hbf | 4h29 | 21:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1554 | On time 17:27 Leipzig Hbf | 4h02 | 21:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 603 · 4632 · ICE 22 | On time 17:53 Leipzig Hbf | 4h03 | 21:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 2573 | 0:59 Leipzig Hbf | 4h38 | 5:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2573 · S8 | 0:59 Leipzig Hbf | 5h00 | 5:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 896 | On time 5:28 Leipzig Hbf | 4h03 | 9:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 896 · S8 | On time 5:28 Leipzig Hbf | 4h31 | 9:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 293 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 293 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main from £16. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main
Most Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leipzig station do trains to Frankfurt am Main leave from?
Getting to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Getting to Leipzig Markt from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Markt train station facilities and services
Leipzig Markt 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 and drink
Food options include: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
Getting to Leipzig Messe from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Messe is 6 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig Messe train station facilities and services
Leipzig Messe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dönerhaus, Grand Canyon, Graf Zeppelin, Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Messe. ATMs are available at Leipzig Messe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Messe. Information desks are available at Leipzig Messe.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Messe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Messe.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains from Leipzig arrive at?
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
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