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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Rust is to train via Dör which costs €17 - €25 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Rust is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Rust. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Eisenstadt Domplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Budapest to Rust?

The distance between Budapest and Rust is 244 km. The road distance is 225.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Rust without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €17 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Budapest to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Rust bus from?

Budapest to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Rust?

The best way to get from Budapest to Rust is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €17 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Budapest to Rust bus arrive?

Budapest to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Can I drive from Budapest to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Rust is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Budapest to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 651+ hotels available in Rust.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Budapest 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
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Hegyeshalom Train StationRegioJet RJ 1036 / ...
2. Take the train from Parndorf Ort to EisenstadtRe
4h 37m
€17–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Eisenstadt Domplatz200 / ...
6h 27m
€20–50
Drive 225.1 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Rust225.1 km
2h 12m
€37–53
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Wien HauptbahnhofRegioJet RJ 1068 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to EisenstadtRe
4h 56m
€27–53
Train via Dör
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to GyoerRe
2. Take the train from Gyoer to Parndorf Ort9428 / ...
6h 9m
€18–25

Budapest to Rust by train and bus

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.9 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Rust, Austria?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Hegyeshalom Train Station, Hegyeshalom, Parndorf Ort, Eisenstadt, and Eisenstadt Bahnhof in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Eisenstadt Domplatz in around 6h 27m.

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