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 €60 - €110 and takes 16h 5m.

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 48m and costs €100 - €300.

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 which takes 12h 46m and costs €150 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 which takes 12h 46m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 5m.

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 41m to drive from Basel to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 808+ hotels available in Rust.

Basel to Rust - 9 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), Wien Hauptbahnhof and Eisenstadt Domplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Rust by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 48m
€100–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Eisenstadt Domplatzbus 200 / ...
16h 5m
€64–110
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
€153–287
Drive 794.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rustcar 794.6 km
8h 41m
€139–200
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
€143–363
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wiener Neustadt Hbftrain
9h 57m
€183–564
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 40m
€390–732
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Eisenstadttrain Re
12h 48m
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 Wien Hauptbahnhof to Eisenstadt Domplatzbus 200 / ...
14h 38m
€170–379

Basel to Rust by train and bus

43Weekly Services

12h 46mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 795.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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 Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Eisenstadt, and Eisenstadt Bahnhof in around 12h 46m. 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, Wien Hauptbahnhof, and Eisenstadt Domplatz in around 16h 5m.

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