There are 4 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
1h 56m€41–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus N1335 / ...
3h 7m€20–34Drive 161.3 km
- Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungencar 161.3 km
1h 29m€23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Schwalmstadt-Treysa Bahnhoftrain 26 / ...
- Take the bus from Schwalmstadt-Treysa Bahnhof to Melsungen Bahnhofbus 490
3h 9m
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station to Melsungen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Kassel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Melsungen Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Melsungen is 217 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen, including transfers.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Melsungen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe hourly. Tickets cost €35–160 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel twice daily. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Schwalmstadt-Treysa Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Frankfurt to Schwalmstadt-Treysa Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 05602 / 800 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- froelich-reisen.de
Bus from Schwalmstadt-Treysa Bahnhof to Melsungen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Frölich Reisen
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Melsungen.
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