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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rust is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rust is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rust. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Leverkusen, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Eisenstadt Domplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rust?

The distance between Cologne and Rust is 1261 km. The road distance is 923.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rust without a car is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Cologne to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rust bus from?

Cologne to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Rust?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rust is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Rust bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rust is 923 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Cologne to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 654+ hotels available in Rust.

Cologne to Rust - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Rust by car, car train, bus, night train, train, or plane

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

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Rustcar
9h 46m
€156–1,083
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N161
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Eisenstadt Domplatzbus 200 / ...
18h 45m
€61–139
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain Re
14h 53m
€96–302
Drive 923.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rustcar 923.1 km
8h 38m
€149–214
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Eisenstadttrain Re
11h 56m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Eisenstadt Domplatzbus 200 / ...
15h 20m
€89–132
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
6h 42m
€81–258
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
7h 13m
€101–327
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
7h 14m
€114–302
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRU - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
8h 40m
€137–342

Cologne to Rust by bus

8Weekly Buses

18h 45mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,261.2 km
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rust, Austria?

You can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, and Eisenstadt Domplatz in around 18h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Meidling, Eisenstadt, and Eisenstadt Bahnhof in around 11h 56m.

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