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 €26 - €40 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 8m 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 578 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 56m and costs €95 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 56m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 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 39m to drive from Salzburg to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1844+ hotels available in Rust.

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

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

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf90 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Lahr60
7h 56m
€95–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Karlsruhe Hinterm HauptbahnhofUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Rust008
8h 15m
€27–39
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ost1392
2. Drive from München Ost to Rust
4h 8m
€142–187
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
7h 31m
€153–396
Train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich HbRjx
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-ParkEc
9h 5m
€111–241
Drive 519.6 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Rust519.6 km
4h 39m
€85–122

Salzburg to Rust by train and bus

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7h 56mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 577.6 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Rust Rathaus via München Hbf, Lahr, Orschweier Bahnhof, and Orschweier Bahnhof in around 7h 56m. 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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