Milan to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn (EC,ICE,RE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for 15 May

Cheapest price

£209

Average price

£209

Fastest journey

7 h 58 m

Average duration

7 h 58 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

519 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan 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 Milan to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £209 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £209.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Milan for Frankfurt am Main every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 519 km distance in an average of 7 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 58 m .

The slowest trains will take 7 h 58 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.

Deutsche Bahn
10:107h58
Milan
18:08Frankfurt am Main
£2091One-way
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Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg.

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8h 7m

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7h 37m

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1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.3kg

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

The best time to book your train from Milan to Frankfurt am Main is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Milan to Frankfurt am Main route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Milan 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 Milan to Frankfurt am Main.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Milan to Frankfurt am Main

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Trains from Milan to Frankfurt am Main run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 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
519 km
Average train duration
7h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
£53
Trains per day
2
Train providers
4
Fastest train
7h 25m
First train
10:10
Last train
10:10
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 providers: Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and FlixBus trains Milan to Frankfurt am Main

You can travel by train from Milan to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and FlixBus for as low as £31. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Milan to Frankfurt am Main train.

Deutsche Bahn from Milan to Frankfurt am Main train information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 34 min
  • Cheapest Price: £44

FAQs: Milan to Frankfurt am Main train

FAQs: Travel by train from Milan 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 Milan to Frankfurt am Main.
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Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Frankfurt am Main

Milan
Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Milan is Milano Porta Garibaldi. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Milano Porta Garibaldi for your trip from Milan to Frankfurt am Main.
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • Caffeteria Panni Caldi
  • Princi
  • Burgez
  • Bricco Café
  • U! Come tu mi vuoi
  • Autogrill
  • Culto
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
  • AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
  • Tocq Hotel
Public transport options for Milano Porta Garibaldi
  • Metro lines: M2, M5
  • Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
  • Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
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Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Venchi
  • Panzera Coffee
  • Burger King
  • Bar Motta
  • Caffè Napoli
  • VyTA Boulangerie
  • Spontini
  • Starbucks
  • Dispensa Emilia
  • McDonald's
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Glam Hotel Milano
  • NYX MIlan
  • iQ Hotel Milano
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Public transport options for Milano Centrale
  • Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
  • Tram lines: 1
  • Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
  • Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
The major train station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Milan.
Amenities at train station
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information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Burger King
  • Ciao Bella
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Crepes de France Express
  • dean&david
  • Starbucks
  • Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
  • McDonald's
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

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