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Esbjerg - Frankfurt am Main Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

118 trains operate daily from Esbjerg to Frankfurt am Main. The train trip from Esbjerg to Frankfurt am Main is usually about 11 hours and 3 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Distance371 mi (597 km)
Fastest train8h 17m
Lowest price£40.92
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Esbjerg to Frankfurt am Main?

2 train services operate from Esbjerg to Frankfurt am Main. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 84 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn4411h 30m£76.70
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company8410h 55m£119.36
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Esbjerg to Frankfurt am Main start from £57, and on average cost . Daily there are 84 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Frankfurt am Main. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Esbjerg leaves from Guldager st . And in Frankfurt am Main trains arrive at Frankfurt-Nied and 14 other train stations.

    From Esbjerg to Frankfurt am Main train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 55 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 8 hours and 17 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 137 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Frankfurt am Main.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Esbjerg and Frankfurt am Main is approximately 371 miles, or 597 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Esbjerg to Frankfurt am Main on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Esbjerg at 07:00 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 118 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 Esbjerg.

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 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 Esbjerg?

Main departure station: Guldager st

There are two stations in Esbjerg where you can board the train to Frankfurt am Main.

All train stations in Esbjerg:

  • Guldager st

  • Esbjerg st

Where is the train station in Frankfurt am Main?

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Main 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

  • Frankfurt-Griesheim

  • Frankfurt-Nied

  • Frankfurt am Main - Stadion

  • Frankfurt-Niederrad

  • Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf

  • Frankfurt-Rödelheim

  • Frankfurt-Sindlingen

  • Frankfurt-Höchst Farbwerke

  • Frankfurt-Höchst

  • Frankfurt-Zeilsheim

  • Frankfurt-Unterliederbach

  • Frankfurt-Mainkur

  • Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf

  • Frankfurt-Sossenheim

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