SNCF First Class seats from Paris on sale from just £57! Book now

Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Popular in Nordhausen

Let's do this trip right

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

How to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen? Look no further.

There are around 30 trains per day running between Frankfurt (Main) Süd and Nordhausen, which usually take 4 hours 20 minutes to complete the 133 miles (214 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Nordhausen from Frankfurt (Main) Süd, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way.

You can save money on train tickets from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen if you book in advance. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for timetables (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen by train

First train

00:16

Last train

20:58

Departure station

Frankfurt (Main) Süd

Arrival station

Nordhausen

Journey time

From 3h 21m

Distance

133 miles (214 km)

Frequency

30 trains per day

Changes

1 change

FAQs about the train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen

Want to know more about your journey from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Nordhausen from Frankfurt (Main) Süd?

To travel to Nordhausen from Frankfurt (Main) Süd, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 21 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen?

Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen take an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 21 minutes. You'll usually find 30 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Frankfurt (Main) Süd and Nordhausen by train?

The quickest journey time between Frankfurt (Main) Süd and Nordhausen by train is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen?

No, there are no direct trains running from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen train times

Check out the next trains departing from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen for Tuesday 6th May 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:1211:413h 29m, 3 changes
08:5412:153h 21m, 1 change
09:5313:153h 22m, 2 changes
10:0113:413h 40m, 3 changes
10:5414:153h 21m, 1 change
11:5315:153h 22m, 2 changes
12:1215:413h 29m, 3 changes
12:5416:153h 21m, 1 change
13:5317:153h 22m, 2 changes
14:0117:413h 40m, 3 changes

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Nordhausen by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.