1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 16 m
Trains on 05 Sept
20
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport you need to make at least one change.
4148 · ICE 104
12529 · S2 · ICE 916
4110 · ICE 106
ICE 563 · ICE 772+
24332
4108 · ICE 518
ICE 9553 · ICE 516
TGV 9551+
ICE 610
4148 · ICE 104
4110 · ICE 106
4108 · ICE 518Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 146 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.13. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1130 · ICE 916 | On time 13:27 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h11 | 15:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
4110 · ICE 106 | On time 13:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h21 | 16:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 9553 · ICE 516 | On time 15:00 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h08 | 17:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
4114 · ICE 104 | On time 15:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h21 | 18:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
29545 · 4255 · S9 | 5:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h23 | 9:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
29545 · Bus RE2 | 5:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h22 | 9:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
12509 · S1 · ICE 1012 | On time 6:12 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h26 | 9:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
29507 · S9 | 6:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h23 | 10:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
4146 · ICE 202 | On time 7:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h21 | 10:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 563 · ICE 612 | On time 8:27 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h41 | 11:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 563 · ICE 772+ 24332 | On time 8:27 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h39 | 11:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
29511 · S9 | 8:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h23 | 12:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
4102 · ICE 200 | On time 9:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h21 | 12:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
29513 · 4259 · S9 | 9:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h23 | 13:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
TGV 9551+ ICE 610 | On time 10:58 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h10 | 13:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
4106 · ICE 108 | On time 11:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h21 | 14:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
29547 · 4261 · S9 | 11:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h23 | 15:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
4108 · ICE 518 | On time 12:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h21 | 15:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
29519 · S9 | 12:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h23 | 16:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
12529 · S2 · ICE 916 | On time 13:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h36 | 15:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 10:47. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 6:27 |
Last train 10:47 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains use the Saarbrücken Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Saarbrücken and Frankfurt am Main Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Saarbrücken 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: Il Giardino, Eiscafe Jesolo, Pizza Hut, Brauhaus zum Stiefel
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel, Mercure SB City, Europa Hotel Saarbrücken, Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken.
Saarbrücken Ost is 2 km from Saarbrücken city centre. Public transport options include:
Saarbrücken Ost 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: GästeHaus Klaus Erfort, Schubert, McDonald's, Hokkaido
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Ost. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Ost. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saarbrücken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saarbrücken Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Ost.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Restaurant Bruchwiese.
Burbach Mitte is 2 km from Saarbrücken city centre. Public transport options include:
Burbach Mitte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Burbach Mitte.
Ticket office support is available at Burbach Mitte. Information desks are available at Burbach Mitte.
Luggage storage is available at Burbach Mitte. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burbach Mitte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Burbach Mitte: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burbach Mitte.
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