The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Ruhrgebiet takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhrgebiet. 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 twice daily between Frankfurt am Main and Ruhrgebiet. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Ruhrgebiet at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Ruhrgebiet. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Ruhrgebiet station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Frankfurt am Main to Ruhrgebiet train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Ruhrgebiet train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Ruhrgebiet train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Ruhrbahn GmbH.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Ruhrgebiet is 187 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
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