There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Rust by train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ic
6h 54m€131–408Drive 345.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Locarno to Rustcar 345.8 km
3h 42m€61–88Train via Arth
- Take the train from Locarno to Arth-Goldautrain Ir46 / ...
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
7h 4m€110–269
Locarno to Rust by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Rust is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Rust. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Lugano and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Locarno and Rust is 401 km. The road distance is 345.8 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Rust without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €130 - €410.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Locarno to Rust, including transfers.
Locarno to Rust train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Locarno to Rust train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Rust is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Locarno to Rust.
There are 1768+ hotels available in Rust.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Rust, Germany?
You can take a train from Locarno to Rust Europapark via Lugano, Zürich HB, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 6h 54m.
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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