There are 5 ways to get from Erlangen to Rust by train, bus, 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- Take the train from Erlangen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
6h 29m€72–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Heidelberg central train stationbus 1326
- Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rustbus FlixBus 007
6h 45m€33–50Drive 348.2 km
- Drive from Erlangen to Rustcar 348.2 km
3h 26m€52–74Train via Frankfurt am Main
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 24m€85–207Train via Schwäbisch Hall
- Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Schwaebisch Hall-Hessentaltrain Re
- Take the train from Hessental Bahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Willy-Brandt-Pl. to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Re7
8h 28m
Erlangen to Rust by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Rust is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Rust. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Rust via Heidelberg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Rust. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Orschweier Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Erlangen and Rust is 414 km. The road distance is 348.2 km.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Rust without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Erlangen to Rust, including transfers.
Erlangen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.
Erlangen to Rust train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erlangen station.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Rust is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Rust, Germany?
You can take a train from Erlangen to Rust Rathaus via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Orschweier Bahnhof, and Orschweier Bahnhof in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erlangen train station to Rust via Heidelberg central train station in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erlangen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Erlangen train station to Heidelberg central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rust
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Erlangen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg central train station.
Erlangen to Rust train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Rust is 348 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Erlangen to Rust.
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