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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rust is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rust is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rust. However, there are services departing from Wadersloh, Bücker and arriving at Rust via Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof, Münster bus stop and Heidelberg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rust?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rust. However, there are services departing from Lippstadt and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Rust?

The distance between Basel and Rust is 583 km. The road distance is 464.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rust without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Basel to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rust bus from?

Basel to Rust bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH, depart from Beckum, Busbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rust train from?

Basel to Rust train services, operated by National Express, depart from Lippstadt station.

Train or bus from Basel to Rust?

The best way to get from Basel to Rust is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Rust bus arrive?

Basel to Rust bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH, arrive at Münster Von-Steuben-Straße station.

Where does the Basel to Rust train arrive?

Basel to Rust train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rust is 464 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Basel to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1768+ hotels available in Rust.

Basel to Rust - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Rust by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lippstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
7h 30m
€135–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beckum, Busbahnhof to Münster Von-Steuben-Straßebus S30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Heidelberg central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rustbus
15h 5m
€54–94
Drive 464.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rustcar 464.3 km
4h 30m
€67–97
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Offenburgtrain Nightjet
12h 12m

Basel to Rust by bus

3Weekly Buses

15h 5mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.3 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Rust via Lippstadt, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Offenburg Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadersloh, Bücker to Rust via Diestedde, Dorfplatz, Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof, Münster Von-Steuben-Straße, Münster bus stop, and Heidelberg central train station in around 15h 5m.

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