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There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Rudolstadt by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Jena-Goeschwitz

    best
    1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena-Göschwitztrain train Re3 / ...
    2h 34m
    €33–232

  2. Drive  172.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kassel to Rudolstadtcar car 172.4 km
    2h 5m
    €32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N69
    2. Take the bus from Erfurt, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platzbus bus 113
    4h 22m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Blankenburg(Thueringerw)train train Rb
    4h 22m
    €215–259

  5. Train via Göttingen

    1. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain train Rb83
    2. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena-Göschwitztrain train Re1
    4h 47m

Kassel to Rudolstadt by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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 34m. 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.

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