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How to get fromKarlsruhe to Rothenburg ob der Tauberby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 807 bus via Stuttgart

    best
    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Dombuehltrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Dombühl to Rothenburg ob der Tauberbus bus 807
    4h 36m
    €36–109

  2. Drive 174.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Rothenburg ob der Taubercar car 174.7 km
    1h 46m
    €25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Würzburg Main Stationbus bus N1326 / ...
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Steinachtrain train Re80
    5h 5m

  4. Train, line 807 bus

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Crailsheim Bahnhoftrain train 61
    2. Take the bus from Dombühl to Rothenburg ob der Tauberbus bus 807
    4h 53m
    €36–168

Karlsruhe to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Karlsruhe to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, you can take the train to Stuttgart Hbf, take the train to Dombuehl, walk to Dombühl, then take the line 807 bus to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Würzburg Main Station, Würzburg Hbf, and Steinach in around 5h 5m.

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