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 - €85 and takes 4h 1m.

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 1m and costs €55 - €85.

How far is it from Cologne to Rust?

The distance between Cologne and Rust is 429 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 5h 7m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 5h 7m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 35m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rust is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Cologne to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 3319+ 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 Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to SelestatTer
5h 7m
€64–207
Drive 381.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Rust381.2 km
4h 1m
€59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Colmar108
10h 35m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to OffenburgNj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to SelestatTer
7h 50m
€63–289
Train via Office Tourisme
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to SelestatTer
5h 30m
€72–206

Cologne to Rust by train and bus

28Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cigoland via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Selestat, and Gare in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Office Tourisme via Mannheim central bus station, Colmar, Colmar, Selestat, and Gare in around 10h 35m.

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