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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Rust is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Rust is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Rust. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Rust via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Jena to Rust?

The distance between Jena and Rust is 578 km. The road distance is 500.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Rust without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 35m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Jena to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Rust bus from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Rust?

The best way to get from Jena to Rust is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 35m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Jena to Rust bus arrive?

Jena to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Can I drive from Jena to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Rust is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Jena to Rust.

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

Book your Jena to Rust bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1472+ hotels available in Rust.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Jena 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 Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
7h 35m
€62–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt Airport220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Rust007
8h 15m
€37–56
Drive 500.3 km
1. Drive from Jena to Rust500.3 km
4h 45m
€72–103
Train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to OffenburgEc
8h 48m
€41–125
Train #2
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-ParkRe7
8h 51m
€73–130

Jena to Rust by train and bus

8Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 577.5 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Rust, Rathaus via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Rust via Frankfurt Airport in around 8h 15m.

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