London to Frankfurt am Main by train
Frankfurt am Main lies 638 km (396 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 26 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Germany rail, over roughly 778 km (483 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| London | Frankfurt am Main | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 650,000 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, Frankfurt (Main) Süd, Frankfurt Mühlberg station |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 60306–65936 |
Clocks in Frankfurt am Main are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 5 h 26 min journey lands 6 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Frankfurt am Main
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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Common questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from London?
638 km (396 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 778 km (483 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Frankfurt am Main by train?
About 5 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt am Main is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Frankfurt am Main?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.