The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Ruhr takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr. 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 every 3 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Ruhr. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Ruhr at 4:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 40m • 1 change
2h 20m • 1 change
2h 25m • 1 change
2h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Ruhr station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Ruhr is 202.6 km. The road distance is 245 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
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