What is the cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Rust?

The cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Rust is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Rust?

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

Is there a direct bus between St. Gallen and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Gallen station to Rust. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen train station and arriving at Rust via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from St. Gallen to Rust?

The distance between St. Gallen and Rust is 251 km. The road distance is 197.4 km.

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

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Rust without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €28 - €95.

How long does it take to get from St. Gallen to Rust?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from St. Gallen to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Rust bus from?

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

Train or bus from St. Gallen to Rust?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Rust is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €28 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the St. Gallen to Rust bus arrive?

St. Gallen to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from St. Gallen to Rust?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1539+ hotels available in Rust.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain Re2
4h 51m
€29–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen train station to Basel SBBbus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rustbus 107 / ...
5h 3m
€23–34
Drive 197.4 km
1. Drive from St. Gallen to Rustcar 197.4 km
2h 32m
€34–49
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
4h 55m
€59–125

St. Gallen to Rust by train and bus

121Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from St. Gallen to Rust, Rathaus via Konstanz Bahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St. Gallen to Rust via St. Gallen train station and Basel SBB in around 5h 3m.

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