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London to Frankfurt am Main by train
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Cheapest Price CA$110.50
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30 days in advance CA$259.35
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7 days in advance CA$378.30
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First train05:59
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Last train20:31
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey5hr 15m
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Distance636 kilometres
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Trains per day26
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Avg. journey time7hr 52m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Frankfurt am Main by train
Want to know how to get from London to Frankfurt am Main by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Frankfurt am Main take around 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 636 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:59. The last departure is usually at around 20:31 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:31, with the last train leaving at around 20:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 26 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 22 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$110.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Frankfurt am Main, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Frankfurt am Main.
Is there a direct train from London to Frankfurt am Main?
The journey between London and Frankfurt am Main usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Frankfurt am Main every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from London to Frankfurt am Main?
The London to Frankfurt am Main train travel takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Frankfurt am Main train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Frankfurt am Main leaving London at around 05:59 and the last train leaving at around 20:31 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:31, with the final departure at 20:31.
Other journeys to Frankfurt am Main View all journeys to Frankfurt am Main
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From Paris to Frankfurt am Main From CA$30.55
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Eurostar & ICE
The train journey from London to Frankfurt-am-Main is very easy. Eurostar trains from London connect very efficiently at Brussels Midi station with Deutsche Bahn ICE high-speed trains to Frankfurt.
On your journey from London to Frankfurt by train, you’ll speed across the territory of four countries: England, France, Belgium and Germany. As the latter three countries are all members of Schengen, there is little by way of border formalities.
Additional options from London to Frankfurt via Brussels are available with a further change of train in Cologne. There is also a useful routing via Paris. Both these alternatives are normally more expensive and slower than the journey described below.
London to Brussels
Board a Eurostar service from London St Pancras to Brussels. Little more than an hour after leaving London you’ll already be in northern France, speeding through Flanders fields towards Lille Europe, where many but not all Brussels-bound Eurostar trains make an intermediate stop. Some trains make up to three additional stops – at Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Calais.
Eurostar trains from London terminate at Brussels Midi station. Trains run every five minutes from Brussels Midi to Brussels Central (for the city centre). Your Eurostar ticket is valid for this short onward hop within Brussels. At Brussels Midi, there are good onward connections with a choice of Thalys or German ICE trains for direct links to Germany, as well as Belgian (or sometimes Dutch) Intercity trains to cities across the wider BeNeLux region.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar’s airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. This is a light-touch security scan, and there are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Brussels to Frankfurt am Main
The direct ICE trains from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main take about three hours for the journey. These trains stop five to eight times along the way. In Brussels these services depart from Brussels Midi and then also stop at Brussels Nord. In Frankfurt trains stop first at the airport station, then continue to the city centre station (Hauptbahnhof) where they terminate.
The route east from Brussels initially traverses the flat lands of Brabant to reach Liège-Guillemins station. East from Liège, the train cuts in tunnels through hilly country to reach the German border just before Aachen. Beyond Aachen, the train speeds east to the Rhineland city of Cologne, arriving at the city’s main station (the Hauptbahnhof). From Cologne, the train continues along a new high-speed line to Frankfurt.