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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Rust is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Rust. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Rust via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Kassel to Rust?

The distance between Kassel and Rust is 437 km. The road distance is 405 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Rust without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kassel to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Rust bus from?

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

Train or bus from Kassel to Rust?

The best way to get from Kassel to Rust is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h.

Where does the Kassel to Rust bus arrive?

Kassel to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Rust is 405 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Kassel to Rust.

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

Book your Kassel to Rust bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1844+ hotels available in Rust.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kassel 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
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
4h 51m
€31–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationN1335
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Rust007
7h
€31–44
Drive 405 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Rust405 km
3h 13m
€58–84
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
5h 13m
€39–131
Train via Bad Hersfeld
1. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Bad Hersfeld BahnhofRb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld to OffenburgFlx10
7h 28m
€48–71

Kassel to Rust by train and bus

78Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.1 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 3h 4m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Rust via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h.

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