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

The cheapest way to get from Rust to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 19h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rust to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Rust and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rust to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Eisenstadt Domplatz, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

How far is it from Rust to Cologne?

The distance between Rust and Cologne is 875 km. The road distance is 922.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rust to Cologne without a car is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 11h 8m and costs €180 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Rust to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rust to Cologne bus from?

Rust to Cologne bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR, depart from Eisenstadt Domplatz station.

Train or bus from Rust to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rust to Cologne is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 11h 8m and costs €180 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 19h 23m.

Where does the Rust to Cologne bus arrive?

Rust to Cologne bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR, arrive at Wien Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rust to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Cologne is 923 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Rust to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 603+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rust to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Rust to Cologne by train, plane, bus, car, or car 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, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
6h 11m
€69–246
Train via Aschaffenburg
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Meidlingtrain Re
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
11h 8m
€186–437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eisenstadt Domplatz to Wien Hauptbahnhofbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Leverkusenbus N161
19h 23m
€69–128
Drive 922.8 km
1. Drive from Rust to Colognecar 922.8 km
8h 31m
€149–214
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
6h 54m
€95–269
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 1m
€122–274
Train
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
11h 45m
€200–454
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eisenstadt Domplatz to Wien Hauptbahnhofbus 200 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien HBF to Köln Hbftrain Nj
15h 4m
€209–398
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rust to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
15h 19m
€176–244

Rust to Cologne by bus and train

8Weekly Services

11h 8mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 875.4 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Rust, Austria and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Eisenstadt Bahnhof, Eisenstadt, Wien Meidling, and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz to Köln Heumarkt via Eisenstadt Domplatz, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 19h 23m.

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