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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rust is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rust is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rust?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rust. However, there are services departing from Oelde and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Dortmund Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Rust?

The distance between Basel and Rust is 572 km. The road distance is 464.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rust without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Basel to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rust train from?

Basel to Rust train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oelde station.

Where does the Basel to Rust train arrive?

Basel to Rust train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rust is 464 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Basel to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Rust.

Basel to Rust - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Rust by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oelde to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 27m
Drive 464.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Rustcar 464.3 km
4h 30m
€68–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oelde to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Rustbus
11h 39m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
12h 17m
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Lippstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
9h 34m
€104–227

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Distance: 572.1 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Rust via Oelde, Dortmund Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 7h 27m.

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