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 €26 - €55 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rust to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €55 - €85.

How far is it from Rust to Cologne?

The distance between Rust and Cologne is 402 km. The road distance is 402 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 Mannheim which takes 4h 27m and costs €55 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Rust to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rust to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rust to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 27m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 22m.

Can I drive from Rust to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Cologne is 402 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Rust to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rust to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof85
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf42 / ...
4h 27m
€58–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGN007
6h 22m
€26–53
Night train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln HbfNj
9h 5m
€49–300
Drive 402 km
1. Drive from Rust to Cologne402 km
3h 19m
€58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 33m
€49–160

Rust to Cologne by bus and train

15Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 402.4 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Rust Ritterstraße to Köln Hbf via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a week. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 6h.

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