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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rust is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rust is to fly and train which takes 6h 47m and costs €80 - €260.

How far is it from Basel to Rust?

The distance between Basel and Rust is 796 km. The road distance is 794.6 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 via Mels which takes 12h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Basel to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rust bus from?

Basel to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Rust?

The best way to get from Basel to Rust is to train via Mels which takes 12h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Rust bus arrive?

Basel to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rust is 795 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Basel to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 704+ hotels available in Rust.

Basel to Rust - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rust. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Eisenstadt Domplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Rust by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
6h 47m
€84–256
Fly Basel to Bratislava Airport, line 7700 train, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane BSL - BTS
2. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Parndorf Orttrain
3. Take the train from Parndorf Ort to Eisenstadttrain
4. Take the bus from Eisenstadt Bahnhof to Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platzbus
7h 39m
€51–258
Train via Mels
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Eisenstadttrain Re
12h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Eisenstadt Domplatzbus 200 / ...
16h 13m
€57–101
Drive 794.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rustcar 794.6 km
8h 40m
€136–196
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
7h 57m
€145–304
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
9h 39m
€317–595
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain Re
12h 46m
€154–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Eisenstadt Domplatzbus 200 / ...
15h 30m
€168–290
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Rustcar
8h 28m
€200–277

Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) flights

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2h 49mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 795.7 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Rust, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Sargans, Wien Meidling, Eisenstadt, and Eisenstadt Bahnhof in around 12h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, and Eisenstadt Domplatz in around 16h 13m.

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