Rome to Frankfurt am Main by train

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Overview: trains from Rome to Frankfurt am Main

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rome to Frankfurt am Main, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:10 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 10hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 959
Trains / day 50 View all
Cheapest journey CA$198.25 View journey
Avg journey time 13hr 56m
Train operators 56

Travelling from Rome to Frankfurt am Main by train

Want to know how to get from Rome to Frankfurt am Main by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Rome to Frankfurt am Main take around 10 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 959 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Rome is scheduled to depart at around  05:10. The last departure is usually at around 23:00. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 50 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 15 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$198.25.

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 Rome to Frankfurt am Main?

The journey between Rome and Frankfurt am Main usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Rome to Frankfurt am Main every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Rome to Frankfurt am Main?

The Rome to Frankfurt am Main train travel takes about 10 hours and 49 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Rome 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 Rome at around 05:10 and the last train leaving at around 23:00. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.