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

The cheapest way to get from Rust to Cologne is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 23m.

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 23m and costs €55 - €85.

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 and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Rust to Cologne?

The distance between Rust and Cologne is 419 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 57m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 FlixBus, depart from Rust station.

Train or bus from Rust to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rust to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 57m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Rust to Cologne bus arrive?

Rust to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Can I drive from Rust to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Cologne is 402 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Rust to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 57m
€48–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rust to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 23m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 56m
€50–303
Drive 402 km
1. Drive from Rust to Colognecar 402 km
3h 23m
€56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Baden-Badentrain Re7 / ...
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 29m
€50–112

Rust to Cologne by bus and train

119Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.7 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Rust, Ritterstrasse to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ringsheim, Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Offenburg Bahnhof, and Frankfurt in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 6h 23m.

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