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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Rust is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Rust is to car train and drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €140 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Rust. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Lastenstrasse and arriving at Rust via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Rust?

The distance between Salzburg and Rust is 576 km. The road distance is 519.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Rust without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 26m and costs €45 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Salzburg to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Rust bus from?

Salzburg to Rust bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Salzburg Lastenstrasse station.

Train or bus from Salzburg to Rust?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Rust is to train via Munich which takes 7h 26m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Salzburg to Rust bus arrive?

Salzburg to Rust bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Rust is 520 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Salzburg to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1560+ hotels available in Rust.

Salzburg to Rust - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Salzburg to Rust by train, bus, car train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Munich
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 60
7h 26m
€47–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhofbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Rustbus 008
8h 15m
€30–46
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain 1392
2. Drive from München Ost to Rustcar
4h 10m
€142–187
Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 53m
€137–453
Train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
9h 5m
€106–187
Drive 519.6 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Rustcar 519.6 km
4h 41m
€85–122
Fly from Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Basel (BSL)plane SZG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 31m
€117–383

Salzburg to Rust by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576.1 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Rust, Rathaus via München Hbf, Offenburg Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Rust via Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe central train station in around 8h 15m.

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