1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£54
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 15 m
Trains on 17 Sept
24
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf you need to make at least one change.
12119 · ICE 2013 · 4490
12121 · ICE 29
12123 · IC 2044 · 4492
12127 · ICE 229
4105 · IC 2348 · 29691
5107 · ICE 25
4105 · IC 2348 · 29691
4111 · 4259
4115 · 4261
4119 · 4263Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 149 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m 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 Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-23.41. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 16m 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 Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4105 · IC 2348 · 29691 | 6:10 Trier Hbf | 3h13 | 9:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
4146 · ICE 692 | On time 6:33 Trier Hbf | 3h36 | 10:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
5107 · ICE 25 | On time 7:09 Trier Hbf | 3h04 | 10:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
4107 · 4257 | 7:31 Trier Hbf | 3h20 | 10:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
12115 · IC 2040 · 4756 | 7:41 Trier Hbf | 3h42 | 11:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
4102 · ICE 690 | On time 8:33 Trier Hbf | 3h36 | 12:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
12117 · ICE 27 | On time 8:41 Trier Hbf | 3h32 | 12:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
4111 · 4259 | 9:31 Trier Hbf | 3h20 | 12:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
4104+ TGV 9551 | On time 9:33 Trier Hbf | 3h27 | 13:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
12119 · ICE 2013 · 4490 | 9:41 Trier Hbf | 3h42 | 13:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
4106 · ICE 598 | On time 10:33 Trier Hbf | 3h36 | 14:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
12121 · ICE 29 | 10:41 Trier Hbf | 3h32 | 14:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
4115 · 4261 | 11:31 Trier Hbf | 3h20 | 14:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
4108 · ICE 370 | On time 11:33 Trier Hbf | 3h36 | 15:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
12123 · IC 2044 · 4492 | 11:41 Trier Hbf | 3h42 | 15:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
4110 · ICE 596 | On time 12:33 Trier Hbf | 3h36 | 16:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
12127 · ICE 229 | On time 12:41 Trier Hbf | 3h32 | 16:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
4119 · 4263 | 13:31 Trier Hbf | 3h20 | 16:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
4112 · ICE 9553 | On time 13:33 Trier Hbf | 3h30 | 17:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
12129 · IC 2046 · 29693 | 13:41 Trier Hbf | 3h42 | 17:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
4123 · 4265 | 15:31 Trier Hbf | 3h20 | 18:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
4116 · ICE 276 | On time 15:33 Trier Hbf | 3h36 | 19:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
12135 · IC 2048 · 29695 | 15:41 Trier Hbf | 3h42 | 19:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
4118 · ICE 592 | On time 16:33 Trier Hbf | 3h36 | 20:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 18:36. The fastest train covers the 149 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 3:10 |
Last train 18:36 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Trier Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Trier Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trier 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: Nordsee, Patat Haus, Ratskeller, Zur Steipe
Wi-Fi is available at Trier Hbf. ATMs are available at Trier Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Trier Hbf. Information desks are available at Trier Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Trier Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trier Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trier Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trier Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vinum, Casa Chiara, Mercure, Park Plaza Hotel Trier.
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.