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 €27 - €65 and takes 6h 20m.

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 403 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 which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €65 and takes 6h 20m.

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 1757+ 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, bus, night train, or car

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 Bahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 32m
€50–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGN007
6h 20m
€27–61
Night train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln HbfNj
7h 43m
€50–303
Drive 402 km
1. Drive from Rust to Cologne402 km
3h 19m
€57–82
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 48m
€51–228

Rust to Cologne by bus and train

26Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 402.5 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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