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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rust is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Rust. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Rust via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Lugano to Rust?

The distance between Lugano and Rust is 368 km. The road distance is 355.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Rust without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Lugano to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Rust bus from?

Lugano to Rust bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Rust?

The best way to get from Lugano to Rust is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Lugano to Rust bus arrive?

Lugano to Rust bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Rust is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Lugano to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1421+ hotels available in Rust.

Lugano to Rust - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Rust by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
4h 45m
€81–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rustbus FlixBus 107
6h 15m
€24–45
Drive 355.4 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Rustcar 355.4 km
3h 38m
€62–90
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ic
5h 54m
€130–373

Lugano to Rust by train and bus (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 367.6 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Rust, Germany?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Park once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Rust via Basel and Basel SBB in around 6h 15m.

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