The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Apolda takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt am Main to Apolda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Frankfurt am Main and Apolda. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Apolda at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Apolda station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Frankfurt am Main to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Apolda train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Apolda is 224.2 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 2h 15m.