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Compare train and flight for Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $98, while a flight costs an average of $329.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $329 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
A train is $232 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average $329 (€275).
Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€82) compared to roughly $68 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29 (-€25). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 4h 20m 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.
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How to get from Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:40 PM1h05Dresden2:45 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber$1781One-way0 transfers
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1:40 PM1h05Dresden2:45 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber$1781One-way0 transfers
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1:40 PM1h05Dresden2:45 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber$1781One-way0 transfers
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5:00 AM1h05Dresden6:05 AMRothenburg ob der Tauber$1841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
A train is $232 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average $329 (€275).
Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Rothenburg ob der Tauber as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Rothenburg ob der Tauber station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
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