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

The cheapest way to get from Rust to Salzburg is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rust to Salzburg is to drive and car train which takes 4h 12m and costs €140 - €190.

How far is it from Rust to Salzburg?

The distance between Rust and Salzburg is 572 km. The road distance is 521.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rust to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Rust to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rust to Salzburg bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rust to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Rust to Salzburg is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Rust to Salzburg bus arrive?

Rust to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Can I drive from Rust to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Salzburg is 522 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Rust to Salzburg.

Where can I stay near Salzburg?

There are 2296+ hotels available in Salzburg.

Rust to Salzburg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car train, and plane

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rust to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Rust and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Karlsruhe central train station, Munich central bus station and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

There are 6 ways to get from Rust to Salzburg by train, bus, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5
7h 50m
€101–183
Bus via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 008
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N91 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N86 / ...
8h 28m
€32–96
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rust to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain 1393
4h 12m
€144–189
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
8h 22m
€127–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Freiburg Hornusstrasse to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
11h 28m
€34–51
Drive 521.6 km
1. Drive from Rust to Salzburgcar 521.6 km
4h 39m
€85–123

Rust to Salzburg by bus and train

6Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.4 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Rust, Germany and Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a bus from Rust, Ritterstrasse to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Ringsheim, Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Offenburg Bahnhof, and München Hbf in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Karlsruhe central train station, Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R in around 8h 28m.

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