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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Rust is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Rust is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Rust. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Rust via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Rust?

The distance between Leipzig and Rust is 650 km. The road distance is 593.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Rust without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 57m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Leipzig to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Rust bus from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Rust?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Rust is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 57m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Leipzig to Rust bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Rust is 593 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Leipzig to Rust.

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

Book your Leipzig to Rust bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1844+ hotels available in Rust.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
6h 57m
€60–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Frankfurt central train station012 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Rust007
9h 45m
€41–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to OffenburgNj
7h 45m
€61–277
Drive 593.1 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Rust593.1 km
5h 31m
€85–122
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof12N
7h 49m
€92–126
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leipzig to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to Rust
5h 56m
€163–221
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
6h 2m
€114–266
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)LEJ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
9h 7m
€146–395
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
9h 3m
€191–474

Leipzig to Rust by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649.8 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Rust, Rathaus via Frankfurt, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Rust via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 45m.

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