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

The average train ticket price from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is $72. The best way to find train tickets from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main?

A train trip between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main is around 3h 14m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 111 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main?

The number of trains from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 62. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main?

When taking the train from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.

Train Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Regionalbahn + InterCity	Train	6:37am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	3h 58m	10:35am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 42m	9:05am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + InterCity + S-Bahn	Train	6:37am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	4h 15m	10:52am	Frankfurt Süd	No tags
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Regionalbahn + InterCity	Train	6:37am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	3h 58m	10:35am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 42m	9:05am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + InterCity + S-Bahn	Train	6:37am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	4h 15m	10:52am	Frankfurt Süd	No tags
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Regionalbahn + InterCity + S-Bahn	Train	6:37am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	4h 35m	11:12am	Frankfurt Süd	Cheapest
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 42m	9:05am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + InterCity + S-Bahn	Train	6:37am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	4h 35m	11:12am	Frankfurt Süd	No tags
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 42m	9:05am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 42m	9:05am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:29pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	3h 44m	11:13pm	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 42m	9:05am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + InterCity + S-Bahn	Train	6:37am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	4h 15m	10:52am	Frankfurt Süd	No tags
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:29pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	3h 44m	11:13pm	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 42m	9:05am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + InterCity + S-Bahn	Train	6:37am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	4h 15m	10:52am	Frankfurt Süd	No tags
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:29pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	3h 44m	11:13pm	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 42m	9:05am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + InterCity + S-Bahn	Train	6:37am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	4h 15m	10:52am	Frankfurt Süd	No tags
	Train	6:23am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	2h 25m	8:48am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:01 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

111 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $62	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $257	Average Duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $36	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in DE:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main?

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Südbahnhof

B - Frankfurt Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main by train

How much does a train ticket from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main cost?
How long is the train trip from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main?
How many daily trains are there between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main?
Which train companies travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main?

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$98

11/19

$119

Today

$114

11/21

$83

11/22

$60

11/23

$64

11/24

$18

11/25

$18

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $264 for a train ticket from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.