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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rust is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Rust. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Rust via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Dortmund to Rust?

The distance between Dortmund and Rust is 522 km. The road distance is 455.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rust without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Dortmund to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rust bus from?

Dortmund to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Rust?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rust is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 8h.

Where does the Dortmund to Rust bus arrive?

Dortmund to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Rust is 456 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Dortmund to Rust.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Rust?

Book your Dortmund to Rust bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1583+ hotels available in Rust.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund 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
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof43
5h 4m
€46–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt AirportN07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Rust007
8h
€26–44
Night train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to OffenburgNj
6h 58m
€56–306
Drive 455.9 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Rust455.9 km
3h 55m
€64–93
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
5h 26m
€73–240

Dortmund to Rust by train and bus

13Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.4 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Rust, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rust via Frankfurt Airport in around 8h.

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