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Compare train for Frankfurt am Main to Saalfeld/Saale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Saalfeld/Saale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. 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 train costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Saalfeld/Saale take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Saalfeld/Saale
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Saalfeld/Saale by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Saalfeld/Saale is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 590 · 3901 · 7465210:15 PM8h07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:22 AMSaalfeld (Saale) station$341One-way2 transfers
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ICE 590 · 3901 · 7465210:15 PM8h07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:22 AMSaalfeld (Saale) station$341One-way2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 694 · 809858:15 AM3h27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:42 AMSaalfeld (Saale) station$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1021 · ICE 904 · 3901 · 7465210:19 PM8h03Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:22 AMSaalfeld (Saale) station$361One-way3 transfers
ICE 889 · 80913 · 746908:43 PM4h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:17 AMSaalfeld (Saale) station$461One-way2 transfers
ICE 25 · 496810:19 AM4h41Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3:00 PMSaalfeld (Saale) station$461One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Saalfeld/Saale take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Saalfeld/Saale as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Saalfeld (Saale) station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Saalfeld/Saale by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Saalfeld/Saale by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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