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

The cheapest way to get from Rust to Apolda is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rust to Apolda is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rust and Apolda?

No, there is no direct bus from Rust to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Rust and arriving at Apolda, Busbahnhof via Frankfurt Airport and Jena, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Rust to Apolda?

The distance between Rust and Apolda is 529 km. The road distance is 509 km.

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

The best way to get from Rust to Apolda without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €35 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Rust to Apolda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rust to Apolda bus from?

Rust to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rust station.

Train or bus from Rust to Apolda?

The best way to get from Rust to Apolda is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Rust to Apolda bus arrive?

Rust to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Can I drive from Rust to Apolda?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Apolda is 509 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Rust to Apolda.

Where can I stay near Apolda?

There are 591+ hotels available in Apolda.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rust to Apolda by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Offenburg to Erfurt HbfEc
6h 45m
€36–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Frankfurt Airport007
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus station220 / ...
9h 11m
€32–58
Drive 509 km
1. Drive from Rust to Apolda509 km
4h 26m
€73–105
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt HbfIce
6h 55m
€79–218
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Herbolzheim to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRe7
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradies61
10h 36m
€99–118

Rust to Apolda by bus and train

5Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 528.7 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Offenburg to Erfurt Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 4h 13m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to Apolda, Busbahnhof via Frankfurt Airport and Jena, Busbahnhof in around 9h 11m.

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