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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 an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Rudolstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.33. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 3h 14m 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 Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:02 AM3h39Frankfurt am Main10:41 AMRudolstadt(thuer)Find prices2 transfers
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- 7:02 AM3h39Frankfurt am Main10:41 AMRudolstadt(thuer)Find prices2 transfers
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- 7:02 AM3h39Frankfurt am Main10:41 AMRudolstadt(thuer)Find prices2 transfers
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- 9:02 AM3h39Frankfurt am Main12:41 PMRudolstadt(thuer)Find prices2 transfers
- 11:02 AM3h39Frankfurt am Main2:41 PMRudolstadt(thuer)Find prices2 transfers
- 1:02 PM3h39Frankfurt am Main4:41 PMRudolstadt(thuer)Find prices2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Rudolstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 FlixBus to go to Rudolstadt by bus.
- Travel with Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn to go to Rudolstadt by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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