How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden

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Travel Information from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden

distanceDistance87 miles (141 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$13 - $17
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $13 (€11) • 1 h 44 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $13 (€11) • 1 h 44 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 87 miles (141 km) by train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar 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.

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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.

FlixBus
04:10AM2h35
Frankfurt am Main
06:45AMSchmalkalden
$171One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
04:10AM2h35
Frankfurt am Main
06:45AMSchmalkalden
$171One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
04:10AM2h35
Frankfurt am Main
06:45AMSchmalkalden
$171One-way
0 transfers

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Travel on Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      You can get to Schmalkalden from Frankfurt am Main 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Schmalkalden is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).

      This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden:

      Taking a train costs $5 (€4) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $17 (€15).

      The fastest way to get to Schmalkalden from Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 44 min.

      Other travel options to Schmalkalden take longer:

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

      Schmalkalden is approximately 87 miles (141 km) away from Frankfurt am Main.

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

      • 12 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Schmalkalden from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train or bus 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:

        • Travel with BlaBlaCar or FlixBus to go to Schmalkalden by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
        • Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Schmalkalden. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Schmalkalden tickets on Omio for $30 (€26).

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

        • You'll find direct buses with.
        • You can travel directly by train 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 route.

        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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