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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

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.

9130+

ICE 19 · IC 2442

12:0110h12

London St Pancras International (STP)

23:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

£3681One-way

2 changes

9114+

ICE 19 · IC 2442

08:1613h57

London St Pancras International (STP)

23:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

£3681One-way

2 changes

9120+

ICE 19 · IC 2442

10:0112h12

London St Pancras International (STP)

23:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

£3681One-way

2 changes

9142+

ICE 19 · IC 2442

15:047h09

London St Pancras International (STP)

23:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

£3681One-way

2 changes

9116+

ICE 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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£183 Average Price	£174 Average Price	£107 Average Price Cheapest
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	17h 16m Average total duration 16h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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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

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
9110+ICE 315 · IC 2046 · RE 4494	On time 06:04 London St Pancras International (STP)	9h18	15:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3 changes
9110+ICE 15 · IC 2044 · RE 4492	On time 06:04 London St Pancras International (STP)	7h18	13:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3 changes
9110+ICE 315	On time 06:04 London St Pancras International (STP)	7h27	13:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9114+ICE 19 · IC 2442	07:16 London St Pancras International (STP)	13h57	21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
9114+ICE 315 · IC 2046 · RE 4494	On time 07:16 London St Pancras International (STP)	8h06	15:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3 changes
9114+ICE 19	On time 07:16 London St Pancras International (STP)	12h15	19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9116+ICE 315 · IC 2046 · RE 4494	On time 08:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	7h21	15:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3 changes
9116+ICE 19 · IC 2442	08:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	13h12	21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
9116+ICE 19	On time 08:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	11h30	19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9120+ICE 19	On time 09:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	10h30	19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9120+ICE 19 · IC 2442	09:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	12h12	21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
9120+ICE 17 · IC 2048 · RE 4496	On time 09:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	8h21	17:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3 changes
9126+ICE 17 · IC 2048 · RE 4496	On time 10:04 London St Pancras International (STP)	7h18	17:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	3 changes
9126+ICE 19 · IC 2442	10:04 London St Pancras International (STP)	11h09	21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
9126+ICE 19	On time 10:04 London St Pancras International (STP)	9h27	19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9130+ICE 19 · IC 2442	11:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	10h12	21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
9130+ICE 317	On time 11:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	6h30	17:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9130+ICE 19	On time 11:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	8h30	19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9132+ICE 19	On time 12:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	7h30	19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9132+ICE 317	On time 12:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	5h30	17:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9132+ICE 19 · IC 2442	12:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	9h12	21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
9142+ICE 19	On time 14:04 London St Pancras International (STP)	5h27	19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
9142+ICE 19 · IC 2442	14:04 London St Pancras International (STP)	7h09	21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 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.

Trains

from £52

Coaches

from £60

Flights

from £154

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Frankfurt am Main

United Kingdom

Germany

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

Fastest train

6h 27m

First train

02:15

Last train

23:50

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

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel from London to Frankfurt am Main in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train from London to Frankfurt am Main, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

London to Frankfurt am Main train information with Eurostar:

Average Duration: 6 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £378
Eurostar frequency: 5 a day

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

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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FAQs: London to Frankfurt am Main train

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Frankfurt am Main.

Cheap train tickets from London to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as £207 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Frankfurt am Main is £207; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London to Frankfurt am Main is 7 h 51 min to travel the 395 mile long route, with around there are 2 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 00: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 23: 07.

There are 2 trains a day from London to Frankfurt am Main which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Frankfurt am Main. Take the fast train with Eurostar from London to Frankfurt am Main.

The high-speed Eurostar train from London to Frankfurt am Main takes 7 h 51 min on average.

When taking a train from London to Frankfurt am Main, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar for the best way to get you to Frankfurt am Main. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from London to Frankfurt am Main and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 07.

You have options as you can travel to Frankfurt am Main from London 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.