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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Arnstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:25 AM3h45Frankfurt am Main1:10 PMArnstadt$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:25 AM3h45Frankfurt am Main1:10 PMArnstadt$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:05 AM3h05Frankfurt am Main7:10 AMArnstadt$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Arnstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Arnstadt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Arnstadt Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Arnstadt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Arnstadt by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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