There are 4 ways to get from Rust to Karlsruhe by train (TGV), 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- Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain Rb26 / ...
- Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
1h 51m€19–70Bus via Strasbourg
cheapest- Take the bus from Rust to Kehl train stationbus 011
- Take the bus from Kehl train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2h 40m€8–15Drive 106 km
- Drive from Rust to Karlsruhecar 106 km
54 min€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Südbus B
4h 4m€26–38
Rust to Karlsruhe by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rust to Karlsruhe is to bus via Strasbourg which costs €8 - €16 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rust to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Rust to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Rust and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Kehl train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rust to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Ringsheim/Europa-Park and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Rust and Karlsruhe is 103 km. The road distance is 106 km.
The best way to get from Rust to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €19 - €70.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Rust to Karlsruhe, including transfers.
Rust to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rust station.
Rust to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ringsheim/Europa-Park station.
The best way to get from Rust to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €19 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Strasbourg, which costs €8 - €16 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Rust, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?
You can take a bus from Rust to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Offenburg Bahnhof in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to Karlsruhe central train station via Kehl train station in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rust to Kehl train station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kehl train station to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 731 1550-0
- servicecenter@dbregiobus-rab.de
- Website
- DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
Bus from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Schedules at
- DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
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Booking & Getting There
Rust to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kehl train station.
Rust to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Karlsruhe is 106 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Rust to Karlsruhe.
Book your Rust to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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