How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden

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Travel Information to Schmalkalden from Frankfurt am Main

Distance87 miles (141 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$9 - $11
Cheapest modeTrain • $9 (€8) • 1 h 44 min
Fastest modeTrain • $9 (€8) • 1 h 44 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 87 miles (141 km) by bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM2h35
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
08:45AMEisenach, Uferstraße (Parkhaus)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM2h35
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
08:45AMEisenach, Uferstraße (Parkhaus)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM2h35
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
08:45AMEisenach, Uferstraße (Parkhaus)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1557 · RB 81116 · RB 81164
09:21AM2h49
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12:10PMSchmalkalden station
$1211One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnRB 29247 · ICE 1557 · RB 81116 · RB 81164
08:51AM3h19
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
12:10PMSchmalkalden station
$1211One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1653 · RB 81128 · RB 81176
03:18PM2h52
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:10PMSchmalkalden station
$1211One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00AM5h45
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
02:45PMZella-Mehlis, Bahnhof
$341One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:35AM10h10
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
02:45PMZella-Mehlis, Bahnhof
$421One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden

Travel to Schmalkalden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden.

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There are 2 travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Schmalkalden from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden:

Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Schmalkalden from Frankfurt am Main is by train, which takes on average 1 h 44 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Schmalkalden by bus takes 2 h 35 min on average.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden is approximately 87 miles (141 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Schmalkalden as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden:

    The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden:

    • FlixBus can get you to Schmalkalden by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden for $11 (€10) on Omio.
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schmalkalden by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden tickets on Omio for $26 (€23).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Schmalkalden with.

    Direct services to Schmalkalden tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Many of our customers traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden don't make Schmalkalden their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Schmalkalden are Erfurt, Berlin, Paris or Eisenach, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Schmalkalden to any of these top destinations today!

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