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How to get fromFrankfurt am Main to Rudolstadtby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Jena-Goeschwitz

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena-Goeschwitztrain train Rb
    3h 39m
    €60–400

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus bus 220 / ...
    4h 11m
    €30–69

  3. Drive 249.6 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadtcar car 249.6 km
    2h 50m
    €36–51

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane FRA - LEJ
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Rudolstadt(Thuer)train train
    4h 58m
    €123–294

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Blankenburg(Thueringerw)train train Rb
    3h 59m
    €207–414

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Blankenburg(Thueringerw)train train Rb
    4h 8m
    €207–414

Frankfurt am Main to Rudolstadt by train

Calendar210Weekly Trains
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Rudolstadt, Germany?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Rudolstadt(Thuer) via Erfurt Hbf and Jena-Goeschwitz in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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