The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Ettlingen takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ettlingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Ettlingen. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Ettlingen at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and arriving at Ettlingen station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ettlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ettlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Ettlingen is 131 km. The road distance is 144 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €25–110 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice a week.