The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
$166
Average price
$282
Fastest journey
7 h 24 m
Average duration
7 h 28 m
Trains per day
39
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $282 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $166.
Of the 39 trains that leave Vienna Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Thu, Apr 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 600 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 24 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 7 h 34 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 1080 · ICE 6996:28 PM8h29Vienna Hbf2:57 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1661One-way2 transfers
RJX 766 · ICE 11611:28 AM8h16Vienna Hbf7:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1931One-way1 transfer
ICE 12202:13 PM7h24Vienna Hbf9:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1931One-way0 transfers
RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ICE 57410:28 AM8h12Vienna Hbf6:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$2221One-way2 transfers
RJX 60 · ICE 62010:28 AM8h34Vienna Hbf7:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$2221One-way1 transfer
ICE 12202:13 PM7h24Vienna Hbf9:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1931One-way0 transfers
ICE 122410:13 AM7h24Vienna Hbf5:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$2621One-way0 transfers
ICE 12202:13 PM7h24Vienna Hbf9:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$2621One-way0 transfers
RJX 64 · ICE 5242:28 PM7h34Vienna Hbf10:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$2221One-way1 transfer
RJX 62 · ICE 52812:28 PM7h34Vienna Hbf8:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$2221One-way1 transfer
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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 bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 372 miles (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 today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
960+ ICE 628 | On time 4:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h54 | 1:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 626 | On time 4:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h54 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 210 | On time 4:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h36 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1228 | On time 4:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 11:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 260+ ICE 720 | On time 4:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260 · ICE 720 | On time 4:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 542+ ICE 210 · ICE 788 · ICE 28 | On time 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h40 | 1:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 542+ ICE 210 | On time 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h47 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 160 · ICE 210 · ICE 788 · ICE 28 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 1:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 560+ ICE 210 · ICE 788 · ICE 28 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 1:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 160 · ICE 210 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h16 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 560+ ICE 210 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h16 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
962+ ICE 624 | On time 6:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h54 | 3:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
962+ ICE 626 | On time 6:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h54 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
962+ ICE 620 | On time 6:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h54 | 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262 · ICE 626 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262+ ICE 626 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 662+ REX 50+ ICE 1224 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h09 | 3:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ R 51 · R 50+ ICE 1224 | On time 6:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h40 | 3:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 562+ REX 51+ R 50+ ICE 1224 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 3:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
964+ ICE 520 | On time 8:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 13h55 | 10:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
964+ ICE 592 | On time 8:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h01 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
964+ ICE 620 | On time 8:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h54 | 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1224 | On time 8:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 3:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1224 | On time 8:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 3:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ICE 574 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h12 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 620 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h34 | 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 622 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640+ ICE 116 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h40 | 5:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 640+ ICE 116 | On time 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h47 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 766+ ICE 116 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 5:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 766 · ICE 116 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h16 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 766 · ICE 116 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 5:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
966+ ICE 520 | On time 2:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h55 | 10:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
966+ ICE 698 | On time 2:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h11 | 1:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
968+ ICE 698 | On time 4:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h11 | 1:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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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 8 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 372 miles (600 km) distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 372 miles (600 km) |
Average train duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 6:28 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Vienna Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $38 (€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: Trains from Vienna Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna Hbf to 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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