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 €70 - €110 and takes 16h 8m.

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 35m and costs €90 - €260.

How far is it from Basel to Rust?

The distance between Basel and Rust is 794 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 35m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 35m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the Basel to Rust bus arrive?

Basel to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 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 670+ hotels available in Rust.

Basel to Rust - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, 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 8m.

There are 9 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 35m
€90–253
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 26m
€51–258
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain Re
12h 35m
€140–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N191
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Eisenstadt Domplatzbus 200 / ...
16h 8m
€70–105
Drive 794.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rustcar 794.6 km
8h 40m
€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 46m
€137–319
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 24m
€303–560
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wiener Neustadt Hbftrain Rj
16h 59m
€98–155
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 27m
€207–279

Basel to Rust by train and bus

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12h 35mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 794.2 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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 35m. 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 8m.

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