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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rust is to bus via Saarbrücken which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 34m.

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 53m 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, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Essen to Rust?

The distance between Essen and Rust is 883 km. The road distance is 534.1 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 via Paris which takes 8h 23m and costs €150 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Train or bus from Essen to Rust?

The best way to get from Essen to Rust is to train via Paris which takes 8h 23m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Saarbrücken, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Essen to Rust bus arrive?

Essen to Rust bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rust is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Essen to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1731+ hotels available in Rust.

Essen to Rust - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Rust by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Tgv
8h 23m
€152–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Rustbus 011
11h 11m
€39–78
Bus via Saarbrücken
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N846
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Rustbus 011
10h 34m
€41–76
Drive 534.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rustcar 534.1 km
5h 53m
€97–140
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain
8h 56m
€141–368
Train
1. Take the train from Essen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
8h 33m
€183–355
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 11m
€146–410
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain
9h 9m
€178–440

Essen to Rust by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 883.2 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Essen to Rust Ritterstraße via Antwerpen-Centraal, Paris Gare Du Nord, Paris Est, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen to Rust via Antwerpen-Centraal, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 10h 34m.

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