The cheapest and fastest trains from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 29 trains that leave Saarbrücken for Frankfurt am Main every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.
12503 · S44 · 29537 · ICE 12214:473h26Saarbrücken Hbf8:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£231One-way3 changes
12525 · S2 · ICE 918 · S811:023h11Saarbrücken Hbf14:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£231One-way3 changes
12525 · S2 · ICE 91811:022h40Saarbrücken Hbf13:42Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£231One-way2 changes
4142 · ICE 6164:442h29Saarbrücken Hbf7:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£271One-way1 change
12503 · S44 · S3 · ICE 10144:472h55Saarbrücken Hbf7:42Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£341One-way3 changes
TGV 955110:582h02Saarbrücken Hbf13:00Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£641One-way0 changes
TGV 9551+
ICE 72210:582h21Saarbrücken Hbf13:19Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£641One-way1 change
4108 · ICE 51812:472h26Saarbrücken Hbf15:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£551One-way1 change
4142 · ICE 6164:442h29Saarbrücken Hbf7:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£271One-way1 change
295034:422h38Saarbrücken Hbf7:20Frankfurt am Main Flughafen£491One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 157 km
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Live departures
Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29513 · 4259 | 9:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h43 | 12:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
29513 · 4259 | 9:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h00 | 12:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
29515 | 10:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h43 | 13:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
29515 | 10:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h00 | 13:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
12525 · 29658 · 29569 · S8 | 11:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h26 | 14:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
12525 · 29658 · 29569 · 4474 | 11:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h21 | 14:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
29547 · 4261 | 11:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h00 | 14:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
29547 · 4261 | 11:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h43 | 14:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
29519 | 12:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h00 | 15:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
29519 | 12:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h43 | 15:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
12529 · 29660 · 29573 · 4476 | 13:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h21 | 16:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
12529 · 29660 · 29573 · S8 | 13:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h26 | 16:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
29521 · 4263 | 13:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h00 | 16:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
29521 · 4263 | 13:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h43 | 16:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
29523 | 14:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h43 | 17:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
29523 | 14:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h00 | 17:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
12533 · 29662 · 29577 · 4478 | 15:04 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h19 | 18:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
12533 · 29662 · 29577 · S8 | 15:04 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h24 | 18:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
29525 · 4265 | 15:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h00 | 18:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
29525 · 4265 | 15:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h43 | 18:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
29527 | 16:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h43 | 19:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
29527 | 16:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h00 | 19:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
12537 · 29664 · 29581 · S8 | 17:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h26 | 20:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
12537 · 29664 · 29581 · 4480 | 17:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h21 | 20:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
| Monday 1 June | |||||
29501 | 3:42 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h54 | 6:36 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
29501 | 3:42 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h38 | 6:20 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
29503 | 4:42 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h38 | 7:20 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
29503 | 4:42 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h54 | 7:36 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4142 · ICE 616 | On time 4:44 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h29 | 7:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
4142 · 4554 | 4:44 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h56 | 7:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
12503 · S44 · 29537 · ICE 1221 | On time 4:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h26 | 8:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
12503 · S3 · 4556 | 4:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h53 | 8:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
12503 · S44 · S3 · ICE 1014 | Delayed 4:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h55 | 5:46 5:46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 changes | |
29505 | 5:45 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h49 | 8:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
29511 | 8:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h00 | 11:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
29511 | 8:51 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h43 | 11:34 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
12521 · 29656 · 29565 · ICE 1225 | On time 9:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h11 | 12:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
12521 · S2 · ICE 1010 | On time 9:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2h40 | 11:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
12521 · S2 · 4472 | 9:02 Saarbrücken Hbf | 3h21 | 12:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI, vlexx from Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI, vlexx trains will get you between Saarbrücken and Frankfurt am Main from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Süwex
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
vlexx
FAQs: Saarbrücken to Frankfurt am Main train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saarbrücken 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Saarbrücken and Frankfurt am Main
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Il Giardino
- Eiscafe Jesolo
- Pizza Hut
- Brauhaus zum Stiefel
- Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel
- Mercure SB City
- Europa Hotel Saarbrücken
- Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken
- GästeHaus Klaus Erfort
- Schubert
- McDonald's
- Hokkaido
- Hotel Restaurant Bruchwiese
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
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