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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Rust is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Rust is to drive and car train which takes 6h 17m and costs €150 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Rust. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Rust via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Kiel to Rust?

The distance between Kiel and Rust is 847 km. The road distance is 808.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Rust without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Kiel to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rust bus from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Rust?

The best way to get from Kiel to Rust is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Kiel to Rust bus arrive?

Kiel to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Rust is 809 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Kiel to Rust.

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

Book your Kiel to Rust bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1395+ hotels available in Rust.

Kiel to Rust - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Rust by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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 Kiel Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof20
8h 19m
€53–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to FreiburgN33
14h 50m
€47–81
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg DammtorRe70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to OffenburgNj
12h 55m
€92–315
Drive 808.6 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Rust808.6 km
6h 36m
€115–166
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to Rust
6h 17m
€154–210
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
7h 31m
€110–285
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)HAM - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
8h 30m
€72–329
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Lahr
8h 35m
€136–330
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
8h 55m
€120–323

Kiel to Rust by train and bus

11Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 847.5 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Rust via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Freiburg in around 14h 50m.

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