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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Rust is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Rust is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Rust. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Rust via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Gießen to Rust?

The distance between Gießen and Rust is 309 km. The road distance is 297.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Rust without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Gießen to Rust bus from?

Gießen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Rust?

The best way to get from Gießen to Rust is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Gießen to Rust bus arrive?

Gießen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Rust is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Gießen to Rust.

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

Book your Gießen to Rust bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1807+ hotels available in Rust.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gießen 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt26
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
4h 4m
€33–107
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Karlsruhe
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-ParkRe7
6h 15m
€27–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Frankfurt central train station037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Rust007
5h 35m
€28–39
Drive 297.7 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Rust297.7 km
2h 24m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof26
4h 51m
€60–69

Gießen to Rust by train and bus

8Weekly Services

4h 4mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.3 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Rust, Rathaus via Frankfurt, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Rust via Frankfurt central train station in around 5h 35m.

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