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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 $24. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m 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 |
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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 Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Rudolstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
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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.
9:19 PM8h52Frankfurt am Main6:11 AMRudolstadt(thuer)Find prices3 transfers
Cheapest
9:19 PM8h52Frankfurt am Main6:11 AMRudolstadt(thuer)Find prices3 transfers
Fastest
8:15 PM3h51Frankfurt am Main12:06 AMRudolstadt(thuer)$871One-way2 transfers
Other options
10:15 PM7h20Frankfurt am Main5:35 AMRudolstadt (thüringen)$881One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Rudolstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Rudolstadt (Thür) station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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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