The average train between Munich and Rudolstadt takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 3 hours between Munich and Rudolstadt. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Rudolstadt at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Munich 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 Munich to Rudolstadt. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Rudolstadt station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Munich to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saalfeld station.
Book your Munich to Rudolstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Munich and Rudolstadt is 287.7 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Rudolstadt(Thuer) via Nürnberg Hbf and Saalfeld(Saale) in around 4h 34m.