There are 4 ways to get from Kassel to Rudolstadt by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena-Göschwitztrain Re3 / ...
2h 41m€40–253Drive 172.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kassel to Rudolstadtcar 172.4 km
2h 5m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
- Take the bus from Erfurt, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platzbus 113
4h 22mTrain via Göttingen
- Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb83
- Take the train from Göttingen to Jena-Göschwitztrain Re1
4h 50m
Kassel to Rudolstadt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Rudolstadt is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Rudolstadt is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Rudolstadt. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz via Erfurt, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Rudolstadt. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Rudolstadt(Thuer) via Erfurt Hbf and Jena-Goeschwitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Kassel and Rudolstadt is 235 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Rudolstadt without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €260.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Kassel to Rudolstadt, including transfers.
Kassel to Rudolstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Rudolstadt is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Rudolstadt, Germany?
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Rudolstadt(Thuer) via Erfurt Hbf and Jena-Goeschwitz in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz via Erfurt central train station and Erfurt, Busbahnhof in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena-Göschwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena-Göschwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Göttingen to Jena-Göschwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- [email protected]
- Website
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena-Göschwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–170
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
- Phone
- +49 561 766396-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH
Train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 03671 / 5251999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kombus
Bus from Erfurt, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kombus
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Booking & Getting There
Kassel to Rudolstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Kassel to Rudolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Rudolstadt is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kassel to Rudolstadt.
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