Piacenza to Frankfurt am Main by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Piacenza to Frankfurt am Main? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 568 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Piacenza and Frankfurt am Main

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 €286.28, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 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.

Piacenza to Frankfurt am Main train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Piacenza to Frankfurt am Main is at 06:28 and the last is at 22:26. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:51 and the last one is at 23:17. You can expect 11 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 58 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Piacenza and Frankfurt am Main

The route’s fastest journey takes 9 hours and 9 minutes, covering a total of 568 kilometres.

How far in advance Piacenza and Frankfurt am Main tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Piacenza and Frankfurt am Main are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Further insights on trains from Piacenza to Frankfurt am Main

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Frankfurt am Main city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Piacenza to Frankfurt am Main by train?

The train route from Piacenza to Frankfurt am Main covers 568 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Piacenza to Frankfurt am Main cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is €286.28. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Piacenza to Frankfurt am Main train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.

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

The fastest travel time is 9 hours and 9 minutes.