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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Essen to Rust

Cheapest
3 h 50 min
Car
462 km.
from $25
Other
8 h 45 min
358 km.
from $78.07
7 h 24 min
Plane, Bus
358 km.
from $313

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rust
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$58.52
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Rust
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Essen central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Essen central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$432.57–$1,145.03

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$763.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$597.96

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Offenburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld to Offenburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Rust?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rust is to bus which costs $44.57 - $70.65 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Rust?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Rust. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Rust via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Rust?

The distance between Essen and Rust is 489 km. The road distance is 463.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Rust without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Rust without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Rust?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Essen to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rust bus from?

Essen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Train or bus from Essen to Rust?

The best way to get from Essen to Rust is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $70.65 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Rust bus arrive?

Essen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rust is 463 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Essen to Rust.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Rust?

Book your Essen to Rust bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Rust. Prices start at $48.25 per night.
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