1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£51
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 13 m
Trains on 17 Sept
41
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Regensburg 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 Regensburg to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 41 trains from Regensburg to Frankfurt am Main, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 275 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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.
59494 · ICE 520
59494 · ICE 520 · S8
4869 · ICE 698
4869 · ICE 698
86749+
ICE 698+
84346
ICE 926
ICE 722+
63058
ICE 628+
63062
ICE 624+
63066
ICE 620+
63068Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Regensburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 275 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £36.
A coach is £79 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Regensburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £100.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Coach takes on average 4h 21m.
The journey is about 13m faster (3h 21m by train vs 3h 34m by car) and roughly £9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£36 vs £44). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Regensburg to Frankfurt am Main trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2166 · ICE 1020 | On time 6:22 Regensburg Hbf | 3h34 | 9:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
IC 2166 · ICE 1020 | On time 6:22 Regensburg Hbf | 3h15 | 9:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
59488 · ICE 728 | On time 6:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h34 | 10:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
59488 · ICE 728 | On time 6:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h17 | 10:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
63054+ ICE 726 | On time 7:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h14 | 11:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
63054+ ICE 726 | On time 7:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h31 | 11:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 926 | On time 8:27 Regensburg Hbf | 3h29 | 11:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 926 | On time 8:27 Regensburg Hbf | 3h10 | 11:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
59490 · ICE 724 | On time 8:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h17 | 12:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
59490 · ICE 724 | On time 8:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h34 | 12:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
63058+ ICE 722 | On time 9:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h31 | 13:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
63058+ ICE 722 | On time 9:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h14 | 13:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
63060+ ICE 720 | On time 10:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h17 | 14:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
63060+ ICE 720 | On time 10:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h34 | 14:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
63062+ ICE 628 | On time 11:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h14 | 15:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
63062+ ICE 628 | On time 11:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h31 | 15:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
59496 · ICE 626 | On time 12:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h17 | 16:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
59496 · ICE 626 | On time 12:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h34 | 16:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
63066+ ICE 624 | On time 13:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h14 | 17:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
63066+ ICE 624 | On time 13:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h31 | 17:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
59492 · ICE 622 | On time 14:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h17 | 18:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
59492 · ICE 622 | On time 14:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h34 | 18:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
63068+ ICE 620 | On time 15:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h31 | 19:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
63068+ ICE 620 | On time 15:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h14 | 19:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
63070+ ICE 528 | On time 16:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h17 | 20:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
63070+ ICE 528 | On time 16:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h34 | 20:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
63072+ ICE 526 | On time 17:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h31 | 21:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
63072+ ICE 526 | On time 17:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h14 | 21:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
59498 · ICE 524 | On time 18:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h17 | 22:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
59498 · ICE 524 | On time 18:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h34 | 22:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
63076+ ICE 522 · 15541 | 19:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h22 | 23:10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
63076+ ICE 522 | On time 19:48 Regensburg Hbf | 3h34 | 23:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
59494 · ICE 520 | On time 20:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h18 | 0:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
59494 · ICE 520 · S8 | 20:45 Regensburg Hbf | 3h44 | 0:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
4869 · ICE 698 | On time 20:46 Regensburg Hbf | 6h33 | 3:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
4869 · ICE 698 | On time 20:46 Regensburg Hbf | 6h06 | 2:52 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
84346+ 86749+ ICE 698 | On time 20:53 Regensburg Hbf | 6h26 | 3:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
84346+ 86749+ ICE 698 | On time 20:53 Regensburg Hbf | 5h59 | 2:52 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
350+ ICE 618 | On time 21:51 Regensburg Hbf | 7h06 | 4:57 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
350+ ICE 618 | On time 21:51 Regensburg Hbf | 6h47 | 4:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
79866+ ICE 1014 | On time 23:49 Regensburg Hbf | 7h49 | 7:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Regensburg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 275 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 275 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Compare Deutsche Bahn classes and the amenities included in each one.
Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main trip today.
Major art museum on the Museumsufer with European masterpieces from the Middle Ages to modern art in a substantial permanent collection.
Extensive natural history museum with dinosaur skeletons, fossils and scientific exhibits, especially popular for families and rainy days.
Museum of modern and contemporary art known for its striking triangular building and rotating exhibitions near the old town.
Recreated old town quarter between Römer and the cathedral, with narrow lanes, traditional-style facades and small public squares for strolling.
Frankfurt’s central historic square, framed by timbered buildings and used for markets, events and some of the city’s best-known views.
Riverside museum district with promenades, major collections and broad Main views, ideal for a scenic walk between cultural stops.
A tart, slightly sparkling apple wine served in a ribbed glass. It is Frankfurt’s signature drink and a staple in traditional cider taverns.
Green herb sauce made with seven fresh herbs, traditionally served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is one of Frankfurt’s best-known regional specialities.
Pork sausages, usually lightly smoked, served hot with bread, potato salad or sauerkraut. They are a classic everyday dish in Frankfurt and Hesse.
Casual market hall stand famous for Frankfurter sausages and quick local bites in the lively Kleinmarkthalle.
Traditional Apfelwein tavern in Sachsenhausen, known for Green Sauce, sausages and a lively local atmosphere.
Historic cider house serving classic Frankfurt dishes and apple wine in a busy, wood-panelled setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and many everyday meals remain reasonably priced.
Service is not usually included. Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
Official public transport app
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen Regionalbahnhof -> Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Regensburg 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.

Most Regensburg to Frankfurt am Main trains use the Regensburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Use this guide to compare Regensburg and Frankfurt am Main train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Regensburg 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 options include: L'Osteria da Nino, Pritanio, Heuport, Zara
Wi-Fi is available at Regensburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Regensburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Regensburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Regensburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Regensburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Regensburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Regensburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Regensburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn, Bischofshof, Münchner Hof, Kaiserhof.
Regensburg-Prüfening is 3 km from Regensburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Regensburg-Prüfening 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 options include: La Villetta, Bäckerei / Café Klein, Cafe Higgis, China Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Regensburg-Prüfening. ATMs are available at Regensburg-Prüfening.
Ticket office support is available at Regensburg-Prüfening. Information desks are available at Regensburg-Prüfening.
Luggage storage is available at Regensburg-Prüfening. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Regensburg-Prüfening: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Regensburg-Prüfening: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Regensburg-Prüfening.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Premier.
Regensburg-Burgweinting is 4 km from Regensburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Regensburg-Burgweinting 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 options include: Restaurant Meilenstein, Prima Döner, Pizzeria Gelati Italiani, Khoros
Wi-Fi is available at Regensburg-Burgweinting. ATMs are available at Regensburg-Burgweinting.
Ticket office support is available at Regensburg-Burgweinting. Information desks are available at Regensburg-Burgweinting.
Luggage storage is available at Regensburg-Burgweinting. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Regensburg-Burgweinting: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Regensburg-Burgweinting: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Regensburg-Burgweinting.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
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 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf 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 options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need