The average train between Kassel and Rudolstadt takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel to Rudolstadt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Kassel and Rudolstadt. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Rudolstadt at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Rudolstadt. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Rudolstadt station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Kassel to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Jena-Göschwitz station.
Book your Kassel to Rudolstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Rudolstadt is 144.8 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Rudolstadt(Thuer) via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Erfurt Hbf, and Jena-Goeschwitz in around 3h 39m.