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 €25 - €70 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 33m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 33m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €70 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 1738+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rust to Cologne by train, bus, 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 33m
€49–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGN007
6h 20m
€25–66
Drive 402 km
1. Drive from Rust to Cologne402 km
3h 19m
€58–83
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Frankfurt85
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
4h 53m
€55–178
Train via Offenburg Bahnhof
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Hbf43N
7h 13m
€94–170

Rust to Cologne by bus and train

46Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 402.8 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 6h.

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