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 €45 - €80 and takes 9h 54m.

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, Heerlerbaan Zandweg and arriving at Rust via Aachen station west and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

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, Frankfurt and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Rust?

The distance between Heerlen and Rust is 514 km. The road distance is 450.5 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Rust train from?

Heerlen to Rust train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Heerlen to Rust bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heerlen to Rust train arrive?

Heerlen to Rust train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 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 1752+ hotels available in Rust.

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There are 5 ways to get from Heerlen to Rust by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 4m
€89–396
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rustbus FlixBus 007
9h 54m
€46–79
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
9h 26m
Drive 450.5 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Rustcar 450.5 km
3h 57m
€81–116
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Offenburgtrain Nightjet
8h 50m
€65–206

Heerlen to Rust by train and bus

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 513.6 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Heerlen to Rust via Aachen Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Offenburg Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandweg to Rust via Aachen, Ponttor, Aachen station west, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 9h 54m.

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