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Trip Summary
45 trains operate daily from Frankfurt am Main to Solingen. The train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Solingen is usually about 2 hours and 31 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as one hour and 33 minutes.
| Distance | 101 mi (163 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 33m |
| Lowest price | $27.16 |
| Trains per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Frankfurt am Main to Solingen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Frankfurt am Main to Solingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 27 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 2 | 2h 57m | $43.85 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 6 | 2h 42m | $88.99 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 20 | 2h 32m | $76.76 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 27 | 2h 28m | $87.57 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Solingen start from $42, and on average cost . Daily there are 27 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Solingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Frankfurt am Main leaves from Central Train Station and one other station. And in Solingen trains arrive at Solingen-Schaberg and 4 other train stations.
From Frankfurt am Main to Solingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 28 minutes. If you are looking to get to Solingen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 33 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 29 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Solingen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Frankfurt am Main to Solingen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Frankfurt am Main at 3:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 45 scheduled trains on most days. 6 of these are direct connections to Solingen. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Solingen to Frankfurt am Main.
City Information
Frankfurt am Main
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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.
Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the center of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.
Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighborhood near the city's train station.
The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on bus carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Frankfurt am Main?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Central Train Station
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Central Station) is a major transport hub in the city and the busiest station in the state of Hessen. It features the original 1888 Neo-Renaissance design and some newer neoclassical architecture, making it a unique and visually pleasing station. It's often referred to as the most important station in Germany due to its central location and large economic district. Trains here run internationally to stations in Zurich, Vienna, and Budapest in addition to cities across Germany such as Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich. The station has plenty of amenities, including luggage lockers, toilets and multiple bakeries, a bookshop and newsstand, a supermarket, and other shops.
All train stations in Frankfurt am Main:
Central Train Station
Central Train Station
Where is the train station in Solingen?
Main arrival station: Solingen Vogelpark
There are more train stations and stops in Solingen than most cities. Most trains from Frankfurt am Main will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Solingen:
Train stations in Solingen:
Solingen Vogelpark
Train Station
Solingen Grünewald
Solingen Mitte
Solingen-Schaberg
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