There are 4 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen by train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
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Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
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Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof
2 alternative options
Train via Kassel
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Baunatal-Guntershausen Bahnhof
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Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof
Drive
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Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen
Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 1m.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Bad Arolsen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Bad Arolsen Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Bad Arolsen Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Bad Arolsen is 142 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €26 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen, including transfers.
Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 1m.
- Distance: 142.5 km
- Duration: 3h 33m
What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Bad Arolsen, Germany?
You can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen via Kassel and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 5h 1m.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- 0800 44 33 700
- Website
- hlb-online.de
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
Train from Frankfurt to Baunatal-Guntershausen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Bad Arolsen Bahnhof station.
Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Bad Arolsen Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Bad Arolsen.
There are 101+ hotels available in Bad Arolsen. Prices start at €87 per night.