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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Zella-Mehlis
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Zella-Mehlis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$88 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Zella-Mehlis:
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zella-Mehlis costing on average $88 (€74).
Other travel options to Zella-Mehlis take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€74) compared to roughly $35 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$52 (-€44). The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zella-Mehlis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zella-Mehlis is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 AM3h19Frankfurt am Main11:39 AMZella-mehlis$701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
8:20 AM3h19Frankfurt am Main11:39 AMZella-mehlis$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
7:19 AM2h57Frankfurt am Main10:16 AMZella-mehlis$791One-way2 transfers
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10:19 AM3h20Frankfurt am Main1:39 PMZella-mehlis$701One-way1 transfer
12:19 PM3h20Frankfurt am Main3:39 PMZella-mehlis$701One-way1 transfer
2:19 PM3h20Frankfurt am Main5:39 PMZella-mehlis$701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Zella-Mehlis:
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zella-Mehlis costing on average $88 (€74).
Other travel options to Zella-Mehlis take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Zella-Mehlis as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Zella-Mehlis station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zella-Mehlis by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zella-Mehlis by train.
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