The average train between Saalfeld and Sonneberg takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Saalfeld to Sonneberg. 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 Saalfeld and Sonneberg. The earliest departure is at 2:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Saalfeld is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Sonneberg at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Lichtenfels and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Saalfeld to Sonneberg. However, there are services departing from Saalfeld station and arriving at Sonneberg station via Lichtenfels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Saalfeld to Sonneberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Saalfeld station.
Saalfeld to Sonneberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lichtenfels station.
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The distance between Saalfeld and Sonneberg is 34.9 km. The road distance is 127 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Saalfeld to Lichtenfels hourly. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.