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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Rust is to bus which costs €27 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Rust is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Rust. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Rust via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Aachen to Rust?

The distance between Aachen and Rust is 493 km. The road distance is 397.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Rust without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 9m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Aachen to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Rust bus from?

Aachen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Train or bus from Aachen to Rust?

The best way to get from Aachen to Rust is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 9m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Aachen to Rust bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Rust is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Aachen to Rust.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1844+ hotels available in Rust.

Aachen to Rust - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to Rust by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
5h 9m
€62–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rust007
8h 5m
€27–58
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to OffenburgNj
8h 38m
€52–335
Drive 397.2 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Rust397.2 km
4h 47m
€57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to OffenburgNightjet
8h 38m
€86–260
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
6h 49m
€179–451
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
8h 38m
€138–386

Aachen to Rust by train and bus

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Rust, Rathaus via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Rust via Cologne Airport CGN in around 8h 5m.

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