The average train between Munich and Rothenburg ob der Tauber takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 every 4 hours between Munich and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Rothenburg ob der Tauber at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Ansbach and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Rothenburg ob der Tauber station via Ansbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ansbach station.
Book your Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Bayern GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Munich and Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 171.7 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Ansbach once daily. Tickets cost €30–150 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Arverio Bayern GmbH also services this route every 4 hours.