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 €70 - €110 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Rust is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs €110 - €180.

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 Kehl train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Rust?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rust. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Frankfurt and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Kiel to Rust?

The distance between Kiel and Rust is 854 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 4m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m 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.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rust train from?

Kiel to Rust train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Rust?

The best way to get from Kiel to Rust is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 4m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Kiel to Rust bus arrive?

Kiel to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kehl train station.

Where does the Kiel to Rust train arrive?

Kiel to Rust train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt 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 1763+ hotels available in Rust.

Kiel to Rust - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 11 ways to get from Kiel to Rust by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
9h 4m
€153–307
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Dammtor to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
12h 47m
€49–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Kehl train stationbus 198
2. Take the bus from Kehl train station to Rustbus 011
15h 5m
€71–107
Drive 808.6 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Rustcar 808.6 km
6h 36m
€119–171
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
9h 27m
€140–302
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
10h 28m
€119–148
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
8h 7m
€107–356
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
7h 54m
€116–311
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 39m
€70–376
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain
9h 23m
€136–355
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRE - STR
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
5. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
8h 56m
€135–527

Kiel to Rust by train and bus

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9h 4mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 853.5 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rust via Frankfurt, Offenburg Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Rust via Kehl train station in around 15h 5m.

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