There are 4 ways to get from Varese to Rust by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
6h 33m€81–138Drive 382.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Varese to Rustcar 382.4 km
4h 12m€71–103Bus
- Take the bus from Como to Baselbus
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rustbus FlixBus 107 / ...
8h 28m€75–109Train via Zurich
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ic
7h 10m€121–198
Varese to Rust by train and bus (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Rust is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Rust is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Rust. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at Rust via Como Stazione Lago, Como, Basel, Brausebad and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Rust. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Varese and Rust is 403 km. The road distance is 382.4 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Rust without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Varese to Rust, including transfers.
Varese to Rust bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Como station.
Varese to Rust train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Varese to Rust is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Rust, Germany?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Park once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Rust via Como - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Lago, Como - S. Zenone, Como, Basel, Basel, Brausebad, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, and Basel SBB in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €90–130
- 2nd Class
- €75–110
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Rust
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Varese to Rust bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Basel station.
Varese to Rust train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Ringsheim/Europa-Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Rust is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Varese to Rust.
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