The average train between Mannheim and Rudolstadt takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Mannheim 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 every 2 hours between Mannheim and Rudolstadt. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Rudolstadt at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Mannheim to Rudolstadt? 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 Mannheim to Rudolstadt. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Rudolstadt station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Mannheim to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena-Göschwitz station.
Book your Mannheim to Rudolstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mannheim and Rudolstadt is 246.4 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Rudolstadt(Thuer) via Erfurt Hbf and Jena-Goeschwitz in around 4h 20m.