The average train between Vienna and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. 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 Vienna and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Frankfurt(Main)Hbf at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Vienna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Vienna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Transdev GmbH and 4 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 598.6 km. The road distance is 846 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Frankfurt via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 8h 7m.