There are 3 ways to get from Dresden to Rudolstadt by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus stationbus N1305 / ...
2h 49m€22–63Train
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Rudolstadt(Thuer)train Re
3h 20m€41–159Drive 201.2 km
- Drive from Dresden to Rudolstadtcar 201.2 km
1h 58m€38–55
Dresden to Rudolstadt by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Rudolstadt is to bus which costs €21 - €65 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dresden to Rudolstadt is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Rudolstadt station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Jena bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Rudolstadt. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rudolstadt(Thuer) via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Dresden and Rudolstadt is 212 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Dresden to Rudolstadt without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs €21 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Dresden to Rudolstadt, including transfers.
Dresden to Rudolstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.
Dresden to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Dresden to Rudolstadt is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs €21 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Rudolstadt, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €15–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Rudolstadt(Thuer) via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Rudolstadt(Thuer)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Rudolstadt(Thuer)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Rudolstadt(Thuer)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dresden to Rudolstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.
Dresden to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Rudolstadt is 201 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Dresden to Rudolstadt.
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