There are 4 ways to get from Mendrisio 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- Take the train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
6h 28m€80–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Baselbus
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rustbus FlixBus 107
7h 37m€75–108Drive 372.4 km
- Drive from Mendrisio to Rustcar 372.4 km
3h 46m€77–112Train via Zurich
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ic
6h 42m€120–202
Mendrisio to Rust by train and bus (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mendrisio to Rust is to bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Mendrisio to Rust is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Mendrisio to Rust. However, there are services departing from Mendrisio, Autosilo and arriving at Rust via Chiasso - Stazione, Como, Basel, Brausebad and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Mendrisio to Rust. However, there are services departing from Mendrisio and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Mendrisio and Rust is 383 km. The road distance is 372.4 km.
The best way to get from Mendrisio to Rust without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Mendrisio to Rust, including transfers.
Mendrisio to Rust bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Como station.
Mendrisio to Rust train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Mendrisio to Rust is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Mendrisio, 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 Mendrisio, Autosilo to Rust via Chiasso - Stazione, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, Como, Basel, Basel, Brausebad, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, and Basel SBB in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €90–130
- 2nd Class
- €75–110
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- 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
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Rust
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Mendrisio to Rust bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Basel station.
Mendrisio to Rust train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Ringsheim/Europa-Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mendrisio to Rust is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Mendrisio to Rust.
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