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Compare bus and train for Dresden to Rudolstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Rudolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 €16, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Rudolstadt
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Rudolstadt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Rudolstadt:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Rudolstadt costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Rudolstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€24. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 27m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Rudolstadt:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Rudolstadt costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Rudolstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Rudolstadt as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Rudolstadt (Thür) station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rudolstadt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rudolstadt by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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