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Compare train and flight for Düsseldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $129 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. 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 $129, while a flight costs an average of $374.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$129 Average price Cheapest | $374 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 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 Düsseldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
A train is $246 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average $374 (€313).
Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (4h 9m by train vs 4h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $129 (€108) compared to roughly $70 (€59) 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 Düsseldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
How to get from Düsseldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 913 · 10409 · ICE 25 · 572157:02 AM5h49Düsseldorf Hbf12:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station$1291One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 913 · 10409 · ICE 25 · 572157:02 AM5h49Düsseldorf Hbf12:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station$1291One-way4 transfers
Fastest
ICE 525 · 57211 · 588956:20 AM4h31Düsseldorf Hbf10:51 AMRothenburg ob der Tauber station$1591One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 529 · 57215 · 588998:18 AM4h33Düsseldorf Hbf12:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station$1701One-way2 transfers
ICE 527 · 57153 · 588977:15 AM4h36Düsseldorf Hbf11:51 AMRothenburg ob der Tauber station$1701One-way2 transfers
26407 · ICE 855 · ICE 1185 · 571617:41 AM6h10Düsseldorf Hbf1:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station$1811One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
A train is $246 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average $374 (€313).
Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Rothenburg ob der Tauber station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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