The average train between Rudolstadt and Apolda takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Rudolstadt to Apolda. 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 hourly between Rudolstadt and Apolda. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rudolstadt is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Apolda at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rudolstadt to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Rudolstadt station and arriving at Apolda station via Bad Kösen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Rudolstadt to Apolda train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Rudolstadt station.
Rudolstadt to Apolda train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Apolda station.
The distance between Rudolstadt and Apolda is 36.2 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Rudolstadt to Apolda via Bad Kösen in around 1h 23m.