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

The cheapest way to get from Hallstatt to Rust is to bus via Karlsruhe which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hallstatt to Rust is to drive and car train which takes 5h 14m and costs €150 - €210.

How far is it from Hallstatt to Rust?

The distance between Hallstatt and Rust is 654 km. The road distance is 586.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hallstatt to Rust without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 11m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Hallstatt to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hallstatt to Rust bus from?

Hallstatt to Rust bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, depart from Bad Ischl Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hallstatt to Rust?

The best way to get from Hallstatt to Rust is to bus via Karlsruhe which takes 12h 35m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Hallstatt to Rust bus arrive?

Hallstatt to Rust bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hallstatt to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Hallstatt to Rust is 586 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Hallstatt to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1395+ hotels available in Rust.

Hallstatt to Rust - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Hallstatt and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Hallstatt to Rust. However, there are services departing from Hallstatt Nord and arriving at Rust via Hallstatt Gosaumühle, Bad Ischl Bahnhof, Salzburg Lastenstrasse and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

There are 6 ways to get from Hallstatt to Rust by bus, train, car, or car train

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Hbf150
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Lahr60
10h 11m
€123–281
Bus via Karlsruhe
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Hbf150
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Rust008
12h 35m
€43–66
Drive 586.5 km
1. Drive from Hallstatt to Rust586.5 km
5h 24m
€96–138
Train
1. Take the train from Hallstatt to Attnang-PuchheimRe
2. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10968 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Lahr60
10h 55m
€121–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Hbf150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg South to FreiburgN867
14h 30m
€55–95
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Hallstatt to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Rust
5h 14m
€152–207

Hallstatt to Rust by train and bus

6Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 654.2 km
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Hallstatt, Austria and Rust, Germany?

You can take a bus from Hallstatt Nord to Rust via Hallstatt Gosaumühle, Bad Ischl Bahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Lastenstrasse, Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hallstatt to Rust Rathaus via Attnang-Puchheim, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Lahr, Orschweier Bahnhof, and Orschweier Bahnhof in around 10h 55m.

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