There are 6 ways to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs by train, bus, night train, car 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.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Ruedesheim(Rhein) to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Kleinkems Bahnhof
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Mannheim central bus station
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Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Freiburg
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Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel Euroairport FR
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Kleinkems Bahnhof
Drive
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Drive from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs
Train, fly to Basel, line 6 bus
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Take the train from Ruedesheim(Rhein) to Wiesbaden Hbf
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the line 6 bus from St-Louis, Gare to Kembs, Ciel
Train, fly to Zurich, line 6 bus
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Take the train from Ruedesheim(Rhein) to Wiesbaden Hbf
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
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Take the line 6 bus from St-Louis, Gare to Kembs, Ciel
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 22m.
The quickest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h.
No, there is no direct bus from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs. However, there are services departing from Rüdesheim and arriving at Kembs, Ciel via Wiesbaden central train station, Mannheim central bus station, Freiburg, St-Louis, EuroAirport and St-Louis, Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs. However, there are services departing from Ruedesheim(Rhein) and arriving at Kleinkems Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Rüdesheim am Rhein and Kembs is 257 km. The road distance is 346.5 km.
The best way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs, including transfers.
Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wiesbaden central train station.
Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Ruedesheim(Rhein) station.
The best way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 22m.

- Distance: 256.8 km
- Duration: 5h 22m
What companies run services between Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany and Kembs, France?
You can take a train from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Freiburg Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof, Wiesbaden central train station, Mannheim central bus station, Freiburg, Basel Euroairport FR, St-Louis, EuroAirport, and St-Louis, Gare in around 10h 22m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
Flights from Frankfurt to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €950
Flights from Frankfurt to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €900

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
Flights from Frankfurt to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €950

- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Ruedesheim(Rhein) to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Ruedesheim(Rhein) to Wiesbaden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Night train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €160
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Kleinkems Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €35
- 1st Class
- €24 - €29

- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Mannheim central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Freiburg to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from St-Louis, Gare to Kembs, Ciel
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
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The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Kleinkems Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs.
Lufthansa offers flights from Frankfurt Airport to Basel Airport.
Book your Rüdesheim am Rhein to Kembs train tickets online with Omio.
There are 186+ hotels available in Kembs. Prices start at €100 per night.