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Trip Summary
You can pick from 19 daily train trips between Leverkusen and Frankfurt am Main. The average train journey from Leverkusen to Frankfurt am Main takes 2 hours and 34 minutes, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as one hour and 27 minutes.
| Distance | 97 mi (157 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 27m |
| Lowest price | £23.26 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Leverkusen to Frankfurt am Main
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £26 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £23 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £23 one-way
Which train should you take from Leverkusen to Frankfurt am Main?
There are 3 train lines with service from Leverkusen to Frankfurt am Main. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 16 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 2h 7m | £44.95 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 7 | 2h 33m | £38.74 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 16 | 2h 39m | £46.21 |
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 Leverkusen to Frankfurt am Main start from £23, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Frankfurt am Main. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Leverkusen leaves from Leverkusen-Rheindorf and one other station. And in Frankfurt am Main trains arrive at Central Train Station and one other train station.
From Leverkusen to Frankfurt am Main train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Frankfurt am Main faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 27 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Leverkusen to Frankfurt am Main on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Leverkusen at 02:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 19 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leverkusen.
City Information
Leverkusen
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Leverkusen is a small city in the west of Germany. This comparatively young city owes much of its growth to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
Although Leverkusen may not be on your radar, what puts this city on the map is the BayArena. Around 30,000 football fans gather at the arena to watch Bayer Leverkusen play, and daily tours are available for those who arrive when it's not a match day.
Another popular attraction in the city is the impressive Japanese Gardens. You'll quickly forget which continent you're in while you stroll through these serene gardens with koi ponds, small wooden bridges, Japanese maple trees, and lanterns. The tea pavilion in the centre makes for great photos, especially when the surrounding trees blossom.
If you're in town to shop, visit the vast Rathaus-Galerie mall to indulge in shopping the German and international brands and dining at one of the many cafes and restaurants.
Leverkusen is located close to two international airports, Cologne-Bonn and Dusseldorf. High-speed trains run to these cities, and slower regional trains offer connections to Leverkusen. Other destinations throughout Europe are accessible via rail or coach, so continuing from Leverkusen to Brussels or Amsterdam is a piece of cake.
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 centre 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 neighbourhood 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 coach 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 Leverkusen?
Main departure station: Opladen
There are two stations in Leverkusen where you can board the train to Frankfurt am Main.
All train stations in Leverkusen:
Opladen
Leverkusen-Rheindorf
Where is the train station in Frankfurt am Main?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival 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.
Train stations in Frankfurt am Main:
Central Train Station
Central Train Station
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