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 €28 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.

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 €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Rust. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Rust via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 1m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 Essen central train station.

Train or bus from Essen to Rust?

The best way to get from Essen to Rust is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 1m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Rust bus arrive?

Essen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Rust?

Book your Essen to Rust bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1395+ hotels available in Rust.

Essen to Rust - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
5h 1m
€69–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rust007
8h 45m
€28–68
Drive 461.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rust461.1 km
3h 48m
€66–95
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof43
5h 18m
€52–132
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to OffenburgNightjet
9h 6m
€89–265

Essen to Rust by train and bus

8Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488.8 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rust via Cologne Airport CGN in around 8h 45m.

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