What is the cheapest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Rust?

The cheapest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Rust is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Rust?

The fastest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Rust is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Sankt Gallen and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Sankt Gallen station to Rust. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen train station and arriving at Rust via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Sankt Gallen to Rust?

The distance between Sankt Gallen and Rust is 279 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.

How do I travel from Sankt Gallen to Rust without a car?

The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Rust without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 49m and costs €65 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Sankt Gallen to Rust?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Sankt Gallen to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sankt Gallen to Rust bus from?

Sankt Gallen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St. Gallen train station.

Train or bus from Sankt Gallen to Rust?

The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Rust is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 49m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h.

Where does the Sankt Gallen to Rust bus arrive?

Sankt Gallen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Can I drive from Sankt Gallen to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Sankt Gallen to Rust is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Sankt Gallen to Rust.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sankt Gallen to Rust?

Book your Sankt Gallen to Rust bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Rust.

Sankt Gallen to Rust - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sankt Gallen to Rust by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-ParkEc
4h 49m
€66–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen train station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)206
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Rust107 / ...
5h
€23–40
Drive 197.5 km
1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Rust197.5 km
2h 32m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Konstanz Bahnhof1 / ...
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Offenburg BahnhofRe2
5h 27m
€29–66

Sankt Gallen to Rust by train and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.9 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Sankt Gallen, Switzerland and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from St. Gallen to Rust, Rathaus via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Gallen train station to Rust via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) in around 5h.

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