What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Rust?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Rust is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Rust?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €85.

How far is it from Cologne Central Station to Rust?

The distance between Cologne Central Station and Rust is 406 km. The road distance is 402.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Central Station to Rust without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Rust without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 6m and costs €40 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Central Station to Rust?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cologne Central Station to Rust, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne Central Station to Rust?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Rust is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 6m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 19m.

Can I drive from Cologne Central Station to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Central Station to Rust is 402 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Cologne Central Station to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Rust.

Cologne Central Station to Rust - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne Central Station to Rust by train, bus, night train, 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 Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
4h 6m
€42–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rust007
7h 19m
€30–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to OffenburgNj
6h 55m
€49–272
Drive 402.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne Central Station to Rust402.4 km
3h 20m
€58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof43 / ...
4h 23m
€46–204

Cologne Central Station to Rust by train and bus

8Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 406 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Cologne Central Station, Germany and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rust, Rathaus via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rust 5 times a week. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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