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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Nordhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £59, while a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 214 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nordhausen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£21. The journey takes 3h 15m versus 3h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Nordhausen from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nordhausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Nordhausen are Erfurt, Halle and Leipzig. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Nordhausen on Omio.
Erfurt is known for its well-preserved medieval centre, especially the Krämerbrücke and the Mariendom. As the capital of Thuringia, it feels compact and historic, with a calm atmosphere shaped by trade and learning.
Halle on the Saale is best known as Handel's birthplace, with a historic centre shaped by church spires and salt-trading history. Its university life and riverfront setting give the city a practical, youthful feel.
Leipzig is known for Bach, the Thomaskirche and a long tradition of trade and publishing. Its compact centre combines grand historic architecture with creative neighbourhoods, canals and a youthful cultural scene.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Nordhausen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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