London to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£368

Average price

£393

Fastest journey

5 h 27 m

Average duration

6 h 23 m

Trains per day

23

Distance

638 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £393 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £368.

Fast trains

To travel from London to Frankfurt am Main you need to make at least one change.

Eurostar9130+Deutsche BahnICE 19 · IC 2442
12:0110h12
London St Pancras International (STP)
23:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£3681One-way
2 changes
Eurostar9114+Deutsche BahnICE 19 · IC 2442
08:1613h57
London St Pancras International (STP)
23:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£3681One-way
2 changes
Eurostar9120+Deutsche BahnICE 19 · IC 2442
10:0112h12
London St Pancras International (STP)
23:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£3681One-way
2 changes
Eurostar9142+Deutsche BahnICE 19 · IC 2442
15:047h09
London St Pancras International (STP)
23:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£3681One-way
2 changes
Eurostar9116+Deutsche BahnICE 19 · IC 2442
09:0113h12
London St Pancras International (STP)
23:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£3681One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for London to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £183.

Distance: 638 km

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Coach

£183

Average Price

£174

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6h 5m

Average total duration

5h 35m

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5h 7m

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2h 7m

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3h 0m

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17h 16m

Average total duration

16h 46m

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Live departures

London to Frankfurt am Main train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 July
Last updated at 18:08
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
eurostar-direct9110+deutsche_bahnICE 315 · IC 2046 · RE 4494
On time
06:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
9h18
15:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 changes
eurostar-direct9110+deutsche_bahnICE 15 · IC 2044 · RE 4492
On time
06:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
7h18
13:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 changes
eurostar-direct9110+deutsche_bahnICE 315
On time
06:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
7h27
13:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9114+deutsche_bahnICE 19 · IC 244207:16 London St Pancras International (STP)
13h57
21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
eurostar-direct9114+deutsche_bahnICE 315 · IC 2046 · RE 4494
On time
07:16 London St Pancras International (STP)
8h06
15:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 changes
eurostar-direct9114+deutsche_bahnICE 19
On time
07:16 London St Pancras International (STP)
12h15
19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9116+deutsche_bahnICE 315 · IC 2046 · RE 4494
On time
08:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
7h21
15:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 changes
eurostar-direct9116+deutsche_bahnICE 19 · IC 244208:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
13h12
21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
eurostar-direct9116+deutsche_bahnICE 19
On time
08:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
11h30
19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9120+deutsche_bahnICE 19
On time
09:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
10h30
19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9120+deutsche_bahnICE 19 · IC 244209:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
12h12
21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
eurostar-direct9120+deutsche_bahnICE 17 · IC 2048 · RE 4496
On time
09:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
8h21
17:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 changes
eurostar-direct9126+deutsche_bahnICE 17 · IC 2048 · RE 4496
On time
10:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
7h18
17:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 changes
eurostar-direct9126+deutsche_bahnICE 19 · IC 244210:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
11h09
21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
eurostar-direct9126+deutsche_bahnICE 19
On time
10:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
9h27
19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9130+deutsche_bahnICE 19 · IC 244211:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
10h12
21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
eurostar-direct9130+deutsche_bahnICE 317
On time
11:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
6h30
17:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9130+deutsche_bahnICE 19
On time
11:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
8h30
19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9132+deutsche_bahnICE 19
On time
12:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
7h30
19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9132+deutsche_bahnICE 317
On time
12:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
5h30
17:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9132+deutsche_bahnICE 19 · IC 244212:01 London St Pancras International (STP)
9h12
21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes
eurostar-direct9142+deutsche_bahnICE 19
On time
14:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
5h27
19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
eurostar-direct9142+deutsche_bahnICE 19 · IC 244214:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
7h09
21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Frankfurt am Main?

The best time to book your train from London to Frankfurt am Main is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Frankfurt am Main route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Frankfurt am Main per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Frankfurt am Main.

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Frankfurt am Main

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Trains from London to Frankfurt am Main run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £183 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £23
Distance
638 km
Average train duration
5h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£183
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
6h 27m
First train
02:15
Last train
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £23

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar trains London to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main from London from £27 with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between London and Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from London to Frankfurt am Main train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 8 min
  • Cheapest Price: £27

Trains from London to Frankfurt

Taking the train from London to Frankfurt am Main is a straightforward journey with one connection required at Brussels-Midi Station. Journey times vary from just over five hours up to 13 hours depending on the transfer waiting time for the onward journey. The last departure of the day arrives the following morning. Routes start at London St Pancras International and terminate at Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof.

Which train companies travel from London to Frankfurt?

Eurostar operates the first part of the journey to Brussels with the onward journey being made on Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains. Both providers have modern rolling stock with comfortable carriages and onboard services including bistro-bars, power outlets, toilets, luggage storage and wifi.

How long is the train from London to Frankfurt?

Trains to Frankfurt from London take between five hours 15 minutes and just under 13 hours. One connection is required, this is made at Brussels-Midi Station.

How many trains are there from London to Frankfurt?

There are up to six train departures a day on routes from London to Frankfurt. The first departure is in the early morning with the last train leaving London mid-evening. This last departure arrives in Frankfurt the following morning.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Frankfurt?

Departure train station: All trains to Frankfurt from London depart from London St Pancras International Station. Housed in an impressive Victorian building, this busy station is within walking distance of many of London's attractions. It is part of the city's transport network of local, suburban and underground trains, buses and taxis. Among the many facilities at the station are car parking, toilets and showers, wifi, left luggage storage, passenger lounges, currency exchange and ATMs, a hotel, shops from supermarkets to designer boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants including a champagne bar.

Arrival train station: All trains from London to Frankfurt am Main terminate at Frankfurt Hbf. Frankfurt Hbf is at the centre of Deutsche Bahn's rail network and one of the busiest stations in Germany. The station is located in the centre of the city and features an attractive mix of architectural styles. It is served by taxis, local buses and both U-Bahn and S-Bahn train lines. Its facilities include car and bicycle parking, wifi, toilets, left luggage storage, passenger lounges, shops, cafes and bars.


Deutsche Bahn Trains from London to Frankfurt am Main

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Deutsche Bahn is Germany's leading train company, running 40,000 train journeys every day. Deutsche Bahn has a wide range of tickets, offers and discount cards such as the BahnCard. Check if you can use it on the Deutsche Bahn trains from London to Frankfurt am Main. For more information on ticket cancellation, please visit our customer service centre.

Deutsche Bahn has different types of trains such as ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regional Rail) based on travel time and comfort. Toilets are available on all trains and some of them have an onboard restaurant or access to Wi-Fi.

At Omio, you can easily check the train schedule from London to Frankfurt am Main and book cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets.


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