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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rust is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rust is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €110 - €250.

How far is it from Zurich to Rust?

The distance between Zurich and Rust is 874 km. The road distance is 746 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Rust without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Zurich to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rust bus from?

Zurich to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Rust?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rust is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Zurich to Rust bus arrive?

Zurich to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rust is 746 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Zurich to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 59+ hotels available in Rust.

Zurich to Rust - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Rust. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Eisenstadt Domplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Rust by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain Re
10h 33m
€124–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus 882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Eisenstadt Domplatzbus 200 / ...
14h 3m
€56–100
Drive 746 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rustcar 746 km
7h 27m
€131–189
Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
6h 46m
€110–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Eisenstadt Domplatzbus 200 / ...
13h 17m
€141–281
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Rustcar
7h 15m
€198–272
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
7h 50m
€98–311
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
8h
€287–601
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wiener Neustadt Hbftrain
8h 46m
€150–481
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Eisenstadttrain
9h 49m
€127–362

Zurich to Rust by train and bus

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10h 33mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.3 km
Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rust, Austria?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Wien Hbf, Eisenstadt, and Eisenstadt Bahnhof in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, and Eisenstadt Domplatz in around 14h 3m.

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