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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Rust is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Rust. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Rust via Maastricht and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Rust?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Rust. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Aachen Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Rust?

The distance between Heerlen and Rust is 496 km. The road distance is 450.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Rust without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 47m and costs €75 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Heerlen to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Rust bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Rust train from?

Heerlen to Rust train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Rust?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Rust is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 47m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Heerlen to Rust bus arrive?

Heerlen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Heerlen to Rust train arrive?

Heerlen to Rust train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Rust is 451 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Heerlen to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1690+ hotels available in Rust.

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

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
6h 47m
€76–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Rustbus 011
9h 9m
€39–70
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
9h 28m
€63–122
Drive 450.6 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Rustcar 450.6 km
3h 57m
€82–118
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Trn / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Baden-Badentrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain Re7 / ...
7h 4m
€84–341
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Offenburgtrain Nightjet
8h 57m
€64–197

Heerlen to Rust by train and bus

98Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 496.2 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Rust via Aachen Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen to Rust via Maastricht and Strasbourg in around 9h 9m.

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