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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rust is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 3h 48m.

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 3h 48m and costs €60 - €95.

How far is it from Essen to Rust?

The distance between Essen and Rust is 489 km. The road distance is 461.1 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 which takes 4h 40m and costs €90 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Essen to Rust, including transfers.

Can I drive from Essen to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rust is 461 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Essen to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1583+ hotels available in Rust.

Essen to Rust - 4 ways to travel via train, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Rust by train, 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 Essen Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof43
4h 40m
€92–164
Drive 461.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Rust461.1 km
3h 48m
€65–94
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to OffenburgNj
8h 9m
€66–372
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
5h 2m
€75–214

Essen to Rust by train and bus

10Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 488.6 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 3h 31m.

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