The average train between Manchester and Rothenburg ob der Tauber takes 15h 23m and the fastest train takes 11h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. 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 Manchester and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Rothenburg ob der Tauber at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 15h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Rothenburg ob der Tauber? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rothenburg ob der Tauber station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
Manchester to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Steinach station.
Book your Manchester to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 972.4 km. The road distance is 1,255 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, and Steinach in around 12h 53m.