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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Rust is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Rust is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Rust. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Rust via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Mainz to Rust?

The distance between Mainz and Rust is 231 km. The road distance is 239 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Rust without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Mainz to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rust bus from?

Mainz to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Rust?

The best way to get from Mainz to Rust is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Mainz to Rust bus arrive?

Mainz to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rust station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Rust is 239 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Mainz to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1591+ hotels available in Rust.

Mainz to Rust - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Rust by train, bus, or car

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 Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain 85
4h 25m
€37–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Rustbus 007
5h 9m
€20–28
Drive 239 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rustcar 239 km
1h 57m
€34–48
Train via Offenburg Bahnhof
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4h 30m
€43–102
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Offenburgtrain Nightjet
4h 50m
€31–139

Mainz to Rust by train and bus

11Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 230.7 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Rust, Ritterstrasse via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Rust once daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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