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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Rudolstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Rudolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 bus costs an average of €25, while a flight costs an average of €437.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€71 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €437 Average price | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Rudolstadt
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Rudolstadt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Rudolstadt:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Rudolstadt costing on average €71.
A bus is €413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Rudolstadt costing on average €437.
Other travel options to Rudolstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (2h 52m by train vs 3h 29m by car). Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Rudolstadt
How to get from Berlin to Rudolstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Rudolstadt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:20 AM 3h45 Berlin 1:05 PM Rudolstadt €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:20 AM 3h45 Berlin 1:05 PM Rudolstadt €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:20 AM 3h45 Berlin 1:05 PM Rudolstadt €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Rudolstadt:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Rudolstadt costing on average €71.
A bus is €413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Rudolstadt costing on average €437.
Other travel options to Rudolstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Rudolstadt as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Rudolstadt (Thür) station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Alexanderplatz and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rudolstadt by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Rudolstadt by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rudolstadt by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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