There are 7 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apoldatrain
2h 45m€117–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus stationbus 220 / ...
5h 1m€25–45Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
- Take the train from Gotha to Apoldatrain Rb20 / ...
3h 25m€57–211Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Apolda296 km
2h 30mDrive 296 km
- Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apoldacar 296 km
2h 30m€42–61Train via Erfurt
- Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
3h 52m€53–232Train #2
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Apoldatrain Drf
4h 31m
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at Apolda, Am Stadthaus via Jena, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Apolda. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Apolda is 389 km. The road distance is 296 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €55 - €220.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda, including transfers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Apolda, Germany?
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Apolda via Gotha in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Gotha to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Gotha to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Frankfurt to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Gotha to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Frankfurt to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–210
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gotha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Apolda.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Apolda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











