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

The cheapest way to get from Rust to Kiel is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rust to Kiel is to drive and car train which takes 6h 20m and costs €140 - €200.

How far is it from Rust to Kiel?

The distance between Rust and Kiel is 842 km. The road distance is 809.6 km.

How do I travel from Rust to Kiel without a car?

The best way to get from Rust to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Rust to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rust to Kiel bus from?

Rust to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rust station.

Train or bus from Rust to Kiel?

The best way to get from Rust to Kiel is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Rust to Kiel bus arrive?

Rust to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg central train station.

Can I drive from Rust to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Kiel is 810 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Rust to Kiel.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rust to Kiel?

Book your Rust to Kiel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1560+ hotels available in Kiel.

Rust to Kiel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and car train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Rust and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rust to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Rust and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Heidelberg central train station and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

There are 9 ways to get from Rust to Kiel by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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 Kiel Hbf20
8h 21m
€120–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Heidelberg central train station107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus station050 / ...
13h 55m
€40–71
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Hamburg DammtorNj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to BordesholmRe7 / ...
12h 13m
€92–344
Drive 809.6 km
1. Drive from Rust to Kiel809.6 km
6h 37m
€115–167
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rust to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
6h 20m
€149–199
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)STR - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
7h 58m
€143–349
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
7h 34m
€151–313
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad Bf
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BSL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
8h 25m
€83–303
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad Bf
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)ZRH - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
9h 30m
€125–321

Rust to Kiel by bus and train

8Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.1 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €110–220 and the journey takes 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to Kiel central bus station via Heidelberg central train station and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 13h 55m.

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