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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Rust is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Rust. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Rust via Essen central train station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Rust?

The distance between Bottrop and Rust is 501 km. The road distance is 472.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Rust without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 53m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Bottrop to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Rust bus from?

Bottrop to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Train or bus from Bottrop to Rust?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Rust is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 53m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Bottrop to Rust bus arrive?

Bottrop to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Rust is 472 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Bottrop to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1395+ hotels available in Rust.

Bottrop to Rust - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bottrop to Rust by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
5h 53m
€73–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rust007
10h 2m
€31–72
Drive 472.5 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Rust472.5 km
3h 54m
€68–97
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to OffenburgNightjet
9h 3m
€84–270

Bottrop to Rust by train and bus

8Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.8 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Rust, Rathaus via Essen Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz to Rust via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 10h 2m.

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