There are 5 ways to get from Altstätten to Rust by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Constance central bus station to Rustbus 011 / ...
6h 7m€24–52Train via Basel
- Take the train from Altstätten SG to Sarganstrain S4
- Take the train from Sargans to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
6h 10m€33–239Drive 217.5 km
- Drive from Altstätten to Rustcar 217.5 km
2h 54m€46–66Train
- Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Konstanztrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Konstanz to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain S72
6h 13m€30–58Train via Zurich
- Take the train from Altstätten SG to Zürich HBtrain Ir13
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ic
6h 41m€104–163
Altstätten to Rust by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altstätten to Rust is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Altstätten to Rust is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Altstätten to Rust. However, there are services departing from Altstätten SG, Rathaus and arriving at Rust via Konstanz Bahnhof and Constance central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Altstätten to Rust. However, there are services departing from Altstätten SG and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Sargans, Basel SBB and Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Altstätten and Rust is 229 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.
The best way to get from Altstätten to Rust without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €24 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Altstätten to Rust, including transfers.
Altstätten to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Constance central bus station.
Altstätten to Rust train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Altstätten SG station.
The best way to get from Altstätten to Rust is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs €30 - €240 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Altstätten, Switzerland and Rust, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Constance central bus station to Rust once daily. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altstätten SG to Rust via Sargans, Basel SBB, Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Altstätten SG to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Altstätten SG to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Sargans to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Altstätten SG to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- Thurbo
Train from Altstätten SG to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €6–9
- 1st Class Ticket
- €11–14
Train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Konstanz
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €6–9
- 1st Class Ticket
- €11–14
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Sargans to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
Train from Konstanz to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Constance central bus station to Rust
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Altstätten to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rust station.
Altstätten to Rust train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Sargans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altstätten to Rust is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Altstätten to Rust.
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