Frankfurt am Main to Renens VD by train

Taking the train from Frankfurt am Main to Renens VD

So you’re considering going from Frankfurt am Main to Renens VD by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Frankfurt am Main and Renens VD

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$68.62, but can go to AU$68 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and AU$68 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 11 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Frankfurt am Main to Renens VD departure frequency and train timetable

With 29 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 38 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:06 and the last one is at 22:20. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:06, with the last one at 22:56.

How long does the train from Frankfurt am Main to Renens VD take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 12 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 426 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Frankfurt am Main and Renens VD?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Frankfurt am Main and Renens VD 11 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Frankfurt am Main to Renens VD

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Renens VD city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.