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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rust is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rust is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Rust. However, there are services departing from Essen Bibliotheek and arriving at Rust via Kapellen Dorp, Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Essen to Rust?

The distance between Essen and Rust is 887 km. The road distance is 534.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Rust without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €140 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Essen to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rust bus from?

Essen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Train or bus from Essen to Rust?

The best way to get from Essen to Rust is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €140 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Essen to Rust bus arrive?

Essen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rust is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Essen to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1174+ hotels available in Rust.

Essen to Rust - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Rust by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Ringsheim/Europa-ParkTgv
7h 51m
€147–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Saarbrücken bus stationN846
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Rust011
11h 41m
€52–72
Train, bus via Brussels
1. Take the train from Essen to Brussels-NordIc
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Strasburg
3. Take the bus from Les Halles Sébastopol to Rust - Europa-Park Silver Lake City271
10h 47m
Drive 534.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rust534.2 km
5h 52m
€96–139
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen to Malines
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
8h 23m
€145–323
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen to Bruxelles-MidiIc
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the bus from Les Halles Sébastopol to Rust - Europa-Park Silver Lake City271
8h 21m
€108–237
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
8h 3m
€115–336
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
8h 43m
€178–400
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Essen to Malines
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
8h 4m
€115–320

Essen to Rust by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 887.4 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen to Rust, Rathaus via Anvers-Central, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Bibliotheek to Rust via Kapellen Dorp, Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C1, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 11h 41m.

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