The cheapest and fastest trains from Tübingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tübingen 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 Tübingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 3 trains that leave Tübingen for Frankfurt am Main Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Tübingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tübingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £91.
Distance: 173 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£56 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tübingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:05 Tübingen | 2h30 | 08:35 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:33 Tübingen | 2h18 | 09:51 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Tübingen | 2h30 | 10:35 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tübingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Distance 173 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 11:33 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Tübingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Tübingen and Frankfurt am Main Airport from £13. 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.
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
FAQs: Tübingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Tübingen and Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Café Binder
- China-/Thai-Restaurant Dynastie
- Kalender Falafel
- Bar & Ristorante La Torre
- City-Hotel
- Krone
- Hotel am Schloss
- Metropol garni
- Gasthaus Waldhorn
- Samphat Thai
- Juegos de Bochas
- Viertel Vor
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