The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Arnstadt takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt. 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 Arnstadt. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Arnstadt at 4:51 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 Arnstadt. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Arnstadt station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Arnstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Arnstadt is 179.6 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h 15m.