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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rust is to drive which costs €55 - €90 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rust is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €90.

How far is it from Cologne to Rust?

The distance between Cologne and Rust is 432 km. The road distance is 381.2 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 train which takes 4h 54m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Cologne to Rust, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Rust?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rust is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rust is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Cologne to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1327+ hotels available in Rust.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Rust by train (TGV), bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain Ter
4h 54m
€79–176
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain Ter
7h 34m
€42–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Colmarbus FlixBus 108
10h 19m
Drive 381.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rustcar 381.2 km
4h 3m
€60–86
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain Ter
5h 5m
€61–177

Cologne to Rust by train and bus

27Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 431.7 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Office du tourisme via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Selestat, and Gare in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Office du tourisme via Mannheim central bus station, Colmar, Colmar, Selestat, and Gare in around 10h 19m.

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