English
Nederlands
Deutsch
Français
Español
Frankfurt
About this location
Frankfurt is one of Europe's premier rail crossroads, reached in around three to four hours by direct ICE from Amsterdam, Utrecht, or Brussels. The train glides along the high-speed line directly into the banking capital. Main departure and boarding stations for the ICE International include:
- Liège-Guillemins (1h 59m, direct)
- Arnhem Central (2h 38m, direct)
- Brussels-South (Midi) (2h 39m, direct)
- Utrecht Central (3h 09m, direct)
DB Sparpreis tickets start from €27.90 when booked 3 to 6 months ahead. Last-minute peak fares can reach €115.00, so early booking saves around 76% (€87). Coach alternatives include Flixbus or regional rail via Cologne.
You arrive at Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof. From the central concourse, the RMV U-Bahn, S-Bahn & Tram connects in minutes to the Römer and Main riverfront, with city bikes from Nextbike Frankfurt available outside.
Driving takes approximately 4h 45m (~405 km). Budget €51 in fuel (assuming 6.5 L/100 km, or ~€31 for EV charging (19 kWh/100 km)), with no route tolls (toll-free on the German Autobahn) and parking (€26 per day in the city center (or ~€8 per day at a peripheral P+R)). For a weekend trip (round-trip fuel, any tolls, and 48 hours of central parking), total driving costs amount to ~€154 (~€114 for an electric car). Central Frankfurt requires the German green Umweltplakette mandatory in the Umweltzone. EV charging spots are mapped on this overview.
Transit & Connectivity
Overview of major transport hubs in Frankfurt.
How far can you get by train
Drag to set maximum travel time. Click on a destination for the fastest route.