What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Rust?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Rust is to bus which costs €28 - €65 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Rust?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €85.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Rust?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Rust is 408 km. The road distance is 402.4 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Rust without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Rust without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Rust?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Köln Hbf to Rust, including transfers.

Train or bus from Köln Hbf to Rust?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Rust is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 7h 19m.

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Rust is 402 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Köln Hbf to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1850+ hotels available in Rust.

Köln Hbf to Rust - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Rust by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof43 / ...
4h 23m
€36–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rust007
7h 19m
€28–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to OffenburgNj
6h 45m
€49–272
Drive 402.4 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Rust402.4 km
3h 20m
€58–83
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof42 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
4h 45m
€53–197

Köln Hbf to Rust by train and bus

64Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 408 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Rust, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof 5 times a day. Tickets cost €28–120 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rust 5 times a week. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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