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Trip Summary
36 trains operate daily from Frankfurt am Main to Kaiserslautern. The train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kaiserslautern is usually about 2 hours and 25 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can get you there in as little as one hour and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 62 mi (100 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 25m |
| Lowest price | $26.23 |
| Trains per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Frankfurt am Main to Kaiserslautern?
There are 4 train lines with service from Frankfurt am Main to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 23 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 1h 39m | $44.79 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 23 | 2h 21m | $53.04 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 3h 5m | $53.12 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 1h 27m | $76.52 |
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 Kaiserslautern start from $36, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Frankfurt am Main leaves from Central Train Station and one other station. And in Kaiserslautern trains arrive at Train Station and 3 other train stations.
From Frankfurt am Main to Kaiserslautern train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kaiserslautern faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 25 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kaiserslautern start from $77, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kaiserslautern. Non-federally owned railway company in Frankfurt am Main leaves from Central Train Station . And in Kaiserslautern trains arrive at Train Station .
From Frankfurt am Main to Kaiserslautern train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 27 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kaiserslautern faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 25 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kaiserslautern are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Frankfurt am Main at 12:00am 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 36 scheduled trains on most days. 5 of these are direct connections to Kaiserslautern. 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 Kaiserslautern 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.
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
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 Kaiserslautern?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Kaiserslautern than most cities. Most trains from Frankfurt am Main will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Kaiserslautern:
Train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Train Station
Vogelweh
Einsiedlerhof
K3
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