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

The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Rust is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Rust is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €55 - €80.

How far is it from Zugspitze to Rust?

The distance between Zugspitze and Rust is 502 km. The road distance is 341.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Rust without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs €95 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Zugspitze to Rust, including transfers.

Train or bus from Zugspitze to Rust?

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Rust is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs €95 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €140 and takes 8h 48m.

Can I drive from Zugspitze to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Rust is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Zugspitze to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1844+ hotels available in Rust.

Zugspitze to Rust - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Zugspitze to Rust by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus station040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationN94 / ...
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Rust008
8h 24m
€97–135
Drive 341.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Rust341.8 km
4h 13m
€56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to PasingRb60 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Lahr60
8h 48m
€116–136
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to PasingRb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof11 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ringsheim/Europa-Park85
8h 50m
€124–222
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße040 / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-ParkEc
12h 2m
€109–209

Zugspitze to Rust by train and bus

8Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502.3 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Zugspitze, Germany and Rust, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Zugspitze to Rust via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grainau, Riffelriß to Rust Rathaus via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Pasing, Lahr, Orschweier Bahnhof, and Orschweier Bahnhof in around 8h 48m.

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