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Trip Summary
You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Rothenburg and Riehen. The average train journey from Rothenburg to Riehen takes 7 hours and 8 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 170 mi (274 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 40m |
| Lowest price | $53.36 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Rothenburg to Riehen?
2 train services operate from Rothenburg upon Tauber to Riehen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 10 | 6h 56m | $55.21 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 8h 11m | $44.10 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Rothenburg to Riehen start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Riehen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Rothenburg upon Tauber leaves from Bahnhofstraße 14 . And in Riehen trains arrive at Riehen Niederholz .
From Rothenburg to Riehen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Riehen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 40 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Rothenburg and Riehen is approximately 170 miles, or 274 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 8 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Rothenburg to Riehen on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Rothenburg at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Riehen to Rothenburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Rothenburg?
Main departure station: Bahnhofstraße 14
There is one train station in Rothenburg.
All train stations in Rothenburg:
Bahnhofstraße 14
Where is the train station in Riehen?
Main arrival station: Riehen Niederholz
Riehen has one train station.
All train stations in Riehen:
Riehen Niederholz
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