Train Wien → Frankfurt
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Route overview
6h 30m
Fastest time
7h 48m
Avg. duration
598
Kilometers
8
Trains per day
By train from Wien to Frankfurt
One of the most important long-distance routes: The train connection from Wien to Frankfurt is one of the most significant long-haul connections rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 6h 30m and can travel in comfort.
The route covers a distance of 598 kilometers and is served by about 8 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.
Infrastructure: Fernverkehr (ICE/IC)
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Available train types
This route is served by ICE, IC.
The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.
The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.
Travel sustainably
Taking the train from Wien to Frankfurt saves you about 66 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 133 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.
Alternative: flying
On this route a nonstop flight is also an option. The honest comparison counts door to door, not just time in the air:
- Train: 6 h 30 min (main station to main station)
- Flight: approx. 3 h 40 min door to door (1 h 25 min in the air plus 90 min to the airport and check-in, 45 min after landing)
- CO₂ footprint: the flight emits about 8x as much as the train (152.5 kg versus 19.1 kg per person).
Door to door, flying is about 2 h 50 min faster here, but emits several times the CO₂.
Compare flightsIndicative figures: flight time is based on typical nonstop flights VIE to FRA; actual times and prices vary by connection and booking date.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train journey from Wien to Frankfurt?
The fastest connection from Wien to Frankfurt takes 6h 30m. The average travel time is 7h 48m.
How many trains run daily from Wien to Frankfurt?
About 8 trains run daily on the Wien - Frankfurt route. Train types include ICE, IC.
What is the route from Wien to Frankfurt?
The direct connection covers 598 km.
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All connectionsSchedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time
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Last update: April 2026
