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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€78 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt costing on average $89 (€71).
Other travel options to Rudolstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Rudolstadt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Rudolstadt (Thür) station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rudolstadt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Rudolstadt by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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