The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£161
Fastest journey
7 h 24 m
Average duration
7 h 24 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
600 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna 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 Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £161 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 47 trains that leave Vienna Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 600 km distance in an average of 7 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 24 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.
RJX 68 · ICE 61818:2810h10Vienna Hbf4:38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£911One-way1 change
RJX 68+
ICE 61818:2810h10Vienna Hbf4:38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1051One-way1 change
IC 744+
RJX 68+
ICE 61817:5710h41Vienna Hbf4:38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1051One-way2 changes
966+
ICE 69815:5111h28Vienna Westbahnhof3:19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1061One-way1 change
ICE 20 · ICE 61817:1311h25Vienna Hbf4:38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1091One-way1 change
ICE 12286:137h24Vienna Hbf13:37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1721One-way0 changes
ICE 122410:137h24Vienna Hbf17:37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1721One-way0 changes
ICE 122410:137h24Vienna Hbf17:37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1451One-way0 changes
ICE 122014:137h24Vienna Hbf21:37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1271One-way0 changes
ICE 122014:137h24Vienna Hbf21:37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1721One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 600 km
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Live departures
Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
960+ ICE 626 | On time 5:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h11 | 16:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
960+ ICE 628 | On time 5:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h11 | 15:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
960+ ICE 624 | On time 5:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h11 | 17:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1228 | On time 6:13 Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 13:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1228 | On time 6:13 Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 13:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 260 · ICE 720 | On time 6:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 14:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 260+ ICE 720 | On time 6:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 14:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 542+ ICE 210 | 6:57 Vienna Hbf | 8h47 | 15:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 542+ ICE 210+ DB S5+ ICE 788 | On time 6:57 Vienna Hbf | 8h40 | 15:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 160+ ICE 210+ DB S5+ ICE 788 | On time 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 15:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 560+ ICE 210+ DB S5+ ICE 788 | On time 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 15:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 160 · ICE 210 · S5 · ICE 788 | On time 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 15:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 160+ ICE 210 | 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h16 | 15:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 626 | On time 7:57 Vienna Hbf | 8h05 | 16:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 262 · ICE 626 | On time 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 16:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 262+ ICE 626 | On time 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 16:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
964+ ICE 590 | On time 9:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h22 | 22:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
964+ ICE 620 | On time 9:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h11 | 19:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
964+ ICE 698 | On time 9:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 17h28 | 3:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1224 | On time 10:13 Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 17:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1224 | On time 10:13 Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 17:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 60 · ICE 620 | On time 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h34 | 19:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 60+ ICE 622 | On time 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 18:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ICE 574 | On time 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h15 | 18:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 640+ DB S5+ ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 10:57 Vienna Hbf | 8h40 | 19:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 766 · ICE 116 · S5 · ICE 784 | On time 11:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 19:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 766+ ICE 116+ DB S5+ ICE 784 | On time 11:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 19:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 528 | On time 11:57 Vienna Hbf | 8h05 | 20:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 62 · ICE 528 | On time 12:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 20:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 62+ ICE 528 | On time 12:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 20:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1220 | On time 14:13 Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 21:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1220 | On time 14:13 Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 21:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 864 · RE5+ ICE 522 | 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h37 | 23:05 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 64+ ICE 524 | On time 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 22:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 64 · ICE 524 | On time 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 22:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
966+ ICE 618 | On time 15:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h47 | 4:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
966+ ICE 698 | On time 15:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h28 | 3:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
966+ ICE 520 | On time 15:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h12 | 0:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 740+ RJX 66+ ICE 520 | On time 15:57 Vienna Hbf | 8h06 | 0:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 66+ ICE 520 | On time 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h35 | 0:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 66 · ICE 698 | On time 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h51 | 3:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 66 · ICE 908 · ICE 699 | On time 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 9h59 | 2:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 20 · ICE 618 | On time 17:13 Vienna Hbf | 11h25 | 4:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
968+ ICE 618 | On time 17:51 Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h47 | 4:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 744+ RJX 68+ ICE 618 | On time 17:57 Vienna Hbf | 10h41 | 4:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 68 · ICE 618 | On time 18:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h10 | 4:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 68+ ICE 618 | On time 18:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h10 | 4:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 19:28. The fastest train covers the 600 km distance in 7h 24m.
Distance 600 km |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 24m |
First train 4:13 |
Last train 19:28 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Vienna Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from £30. 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.
ÖBB | ICE
Westbahn
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
EuroNight
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 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.
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