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

The cheapest way to get from Villach to Rust is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villach to Rust is to car train and drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €140 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Villach and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Rust. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Rust via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Villach to Rust?

The distance between Villach and Rust is 756 km. The road distance is 691.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Villach to Rust without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 50m and costs €65 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Villach to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villach to Rust bus from?

Villach to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.

Train or bus from Villach to Rust?

The best way to get from Villach to Rust is to train via Munich which takes 9h 50m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Karlsruhe, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Villach to Rust bus arrive?

Villach to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Can I drive from Villach to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Rust is 691 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Villach to Rust.

How do I get a bus ticket from Villach to Rust?

Book your Villach to Rust bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Rust.

Villach to Rust - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car train, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Villach to Rust by train, bus, car train, car, shuttle, 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 Villach Hbf to Salzburg HbfIce
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof60
9h 50m
€68–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villach to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 5m
€52–68
Bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Karlsruhe central train stationN880
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Rust008
10h 55m
€55–76
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to München Ost1392
2. Drive from München Ost to Rust
5h 17m
€145–190
Shuttle, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
9h 11m
€173–518
Train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-ParkEc
11h 36m
€107–282
Drive 691.4 km
1. Drive from Villach to Rust691.4 km
6h 17m
€113–162

Villach to Rust by train and bus

6Weekly Services

9h 50mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 756.3 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Rust, Rathaus via Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Offenburg Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim, Bahnhof in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Rust via Karlsruhe central train station in around 10h 55m.

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