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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Rust by train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train via Mannheim

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain train 85
    5h 11m
    €59–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus N161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rustbus bus 007
    9h 40m
    €26–112

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain night train Nj
    9h
    €65–342

  4. Drive 461 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Rustcar car 461 km
    3h 49m
    €64–93

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 43
    5h 18m
    €68–145

Essen to Rust by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rust, Rathaus via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rust via Cologne Airport CGN in around 9h 40m.

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