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Frankfurt to Koblenz by train
How to travel from Frankfurt (Main) to Koblenz by taking the faster express trains, can also be the cheapest option if you book ahead
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From Frankfurt Main Hbf to Koblenz Hbf
Journey Summary
1hr 29min (approx) (IC/ICE trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes (if you take these trains)
Online bookings usually open: 6 months ahead of the travel date
There are 3 x train services between Frankfurt (Main) and Koblenz:
(1) These express IC/ICE trains - limited numbers of discounted tickets are placed on sale for these trains.
If when booking ahead when the Super Saver tickets are still available, these trains can be cheaper than the slower Regio trains.
Book 1st class ticket journey tickets and your seat reservation is included
(2) Alternative Regio trains operated by DB
When the discounted tickets for these IC/ICE trains have sold these trains become the cheaper option - so if you will be booking at the station, those slower Regio trains will be a money saver (if the timings suit)
(3) Hourly trains operated by VIAS, which are the most frequent train service on this route - they are around 45mins slower than these express trains, but if you are booking last minute at the station, you can also save by taking those trains.
Booking Tickets for these IC and ICE trains:
If you can book ahead on the DB Bahn booking site look for journeys that have:
- 0 in the Chg. column
- IC or ICE in the Products column
Use the earlier/later buttons to search for the cheapest ticket prices.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day - so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
Our step-by-step guide to booking train tickets on the DB (German national railways) website is available HERE.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Germany, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to German train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Seat Reservations:
Book 1st class ticket journey tickets on and your seat reservation is included - but they're optional when booking 2nd class tickets, or if you will be travelling with a 1st or 2nd class rail pass.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DB Bahn | from €19.90 | |
| Trainline | from €19.90 |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
These trains depart are usually scheduled to depart from Frankfurt (Main) only in the odd hours.
The alternative slower Regio trains, which are also operated by DB, also usually depart Frankfurt (Main) in the odd hours - and if you will be booking tickets at the station, those Regio trains will be a cheaper option.
If you will be leaving Frankfurt (Main) in the alternate even hours, the only direct trains to Koblenz will be the other Regio trains, which are operated by VIAS.
Final Destination: Hamburg (or Kiel or Stralsund or Koln)
All trains also call at: Mainz
Most trains also call at: Bingen
Type of Scenery: River
Star Rating: ****
Step on board for the most spectacular journey taken by German express trains - the video clips were filmed from trains travelling in the opposite direction
After Bingen there are some fabulous views of The Rhine Gorge from the right of the train - when facing the direction of travel
After Boppard the train will travel right by the river for the final part of the journey all the way to Koblenz - the views of the valley aren't quite as spectacular north of Boppard, but they're still fabulous!
The journey is a delight, you can't miss the endless parade of boats travelling up and down the river and look out for the multitude of castles perched on top of the hills.
As our images show, this is a journey which can be worth taking for the sake of making the trip - even if the weather isn't absolutely perfect.
If you are new to travelling by train in Germany, we recommend taking a look at our German Train Travel Guide.
It is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
These trains depart are usually scheduled to depart from Frankfurt (Main) only in the odd hours.
The alternative slower Regio trains, which are also operated by DB, also usually depart Frankfurt (Main) in the odd hours - and if you will be booking tickets at the station, those Regio trains will be a cheaper option.
If you will be leaving Frankfurt (Main) in the alternate even hours, the only direct trains to Koblenz will be the other Regio trains, which are operated by VIAS.
Final Destination: Hamburg (or Kiel or Stralsund or Koln)
All trains also call at: Mainz
Most trains also call at: Bingen
Type of Scenery: River
Star Rating: ****
Step on board for the most spectacular journey taken by German express trains - the video clips were filmed from trains travelling in the opposite direction
After Bingen there are some fabulous views of The Rhine Gorge from the right of the train - when facing the direction of travel
After Boppard the train will travel right by the river for the final part of the journey all the way to Koblenz - the views of the valley aren't quite as spectacular north of Boppard, but they're still fabulous!
The journey is a delight, you can't miss the endless parade of boats travelling up and down the river and look out for the multitude of castles perched on top of the hills.
As our images show, this is a journey which can be worth taking for the sake of making the trip - even if the weather isn't absolutely perfect.
If you are new to travelling by train in Germany, we recommend taking a look at our German Train Travel Guide.
It is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
From Frankfurt Main Hbf to Koblenz Hbf
Journey Summary
1hr 46min (Regio trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: No - if you take these trains.
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure
There are 3 x train services between Frankfurt (Main) and Koblenz:
(1) These Regio trains which are operated by DB.
(2) Slower, but more frequent Regio trains operated via VIAS - tickets are sold by DB and rail passes are valid.
If you will be booking tickets last minute at the station, they will cost the same price as these faster trains, so if there will be a DB Regio train service due to depart, take it instead.
Though in some hours, those slower Regio trains can be the only option for a direct train journey from Frankfurt (Main) to Koblenz.
(3) There are also the ICE and IC trains - limited numbers of discounted tickets are placed on sale for those trains, so when they're still available they can be cheaper.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Germany, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to German train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DB Bahn | * | |
| Trainline | from €19 |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
Travellers have a choice of three distinct services for a Frankfurt (Main) to Koblenz train journey:
(1) If you will be buying tickets last minute at the station, these Regio trains operated by DB are the optimum choice - if the timings suit as they only depart from Frankfurt (Main) every other hour, in the odd hours.
(2) The express trains are faster and will be more expensive if you'll be buying tickets at the station - but if you can book ahead when the cheapest Super Saver tickets are still available, they will also be the cheapest option.
(3) There are other Regio trains, which are slower, but more frequent than these trains - so they also depart in the hours in which these faster Regio trains don't operate.
Final Destination: Koblenz
All trains also call at: Mainz and Bingen and Boppard
Type of Scenery: River
Star Rating: ****
After Bingen there are some fabulous views of the Upper Rhine Valley from the right of the train - when facing the direction of travel
(Though the video was captured from a train travelling in the opposite direction)
If you will be boarding a double-decked train, it can be worth heading to the upper deck to make the most of this spectacular train journey.
If you are new to travelling by train in Germany, we recommend taking a look at our German Train Travel Guide.
It is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
Travellers have a choice of three distinct services for a Frankfurt (Main) to Koblenz train journey:
(1) If you will be buying tickets last minute at the station, these Regio trains operated by DB are the optimum choice - if the timings suit as they only depart from Frankfurt (Main) every other hour, in the odd hours.
(2) The express trains are faster and will be more expensive if you'll be buying tickets at the station - but if you can book ahead when the cheapest Super Saver tickets are still available, they will also be the cheapest option.
(3) There are other Regio trains, which are slower, but more frequent than these trains - so they also depart in the hours in which these faster Regio trains don't operate.
Final Destination: Koblenz
All trains also call at: Mainz and Bingen and Boppard
Type of Scenery: River
Star Rating: ****
After Bingen there are some fabulous views of the Upper Rhine Valley from the right of the train - when facing the direction of travel
(Though the video was captured from a train travelling in the opposite direction)
If you will be boarding a double-decked train, it can be worth heading to the upper deck to make the most of this spectacular train journey.
If you are new to travelling by train in Germany, we recommend taking a look at our German Train Travel Guide.
It is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
From Frankfurt Main Hbf to Koblenz Hbf
Journey Summary
2hr 13min (VIAS trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: No - if you take these trains.
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure
There are 3 x train services between Frankfurt (Main) and Koblenz:
(1) THESE trains operated via VIAS - tickets are sold by DB and rail passes are valid.
(2) Slightly faster, but less frequent Regio trains which are operated by DB.
If you will be booking tickets last minute at the station, they will cost the same price as these slower tains, so if there will be a DB Regio train service due to depart, take it instead.
Though in some hours, these slower Regio trains, operated by VIAS, can be the only option for a direct train journey from Frankfurt (Main) to Koblenz.
(3) There are also the ICE and IC trains - limited numbers of discounted tickets are placed on sale for those trains, so when they're still available they can be cheaper.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Germany, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to German train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DB Bahn | * | |
| Trainline | from €19 |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
Final Destination: Neuwied
Type of Scenery: River
Star Rating: ***
These trains take a different route to the other trains between Frankfurt and Koblenz - the express trains and the alternative Regio trains operated by DB (Deutsche Bahn).
They travel on the right bank of the River Rhine, so the best of the views are from the left of the train - when facing the direction of travel.
Though as can be seen, the weather was against us when we travelled along this right bank of the river.
If you are new to travelling by train in Germany, we recommend taking a look at our German Train Travel Guide.
It is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
Final Destination: Neuwied
Type of Scenery: River
Star Rating: ***
These trains take a different route to the other trains between Frankfurt and Koblenz - the express trains and the alternative Regio trains operated by DB (Deutsche Bahn).
They travel on the right bank of the River Rhine, so the best of the views are from the left of the train - when facing the direction of travel.
Though as can be seen, the weather was against us when we travelled along this right bank of the river.
If you are new to travelling by train in Germany, we recommend taking a look at our German Train Travel Guide.
It is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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