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Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€63 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Schmalkalden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Schmalkalden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Schmalkalden station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schmalkalden by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Schmalkalden by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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