There are 4 ways to get from Darmstadt to Rust by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20N
3h 34m€46–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Rustbus FlixBus 007
4h 57m€21–35Drive 208.3 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Rustcar 208.3 km
1h 44m€31–45Train via Mannheim
- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re60
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 6m€28–117
Darmstadt to Rust by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Rust is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Rust is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt to Rust. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Luisenplatz and arriving at Rust via Frankfurt and Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Rust. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Orschweier Bahnhof via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Rust is 221 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Rust without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Darmstadt to Rust, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Darmstadt to Rust train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Rust is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Rust, Germany?
Österreichische Bundesbahnen operates a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Rust twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–34
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +49 6131 4975 022
- [email protected]
- Website
- dbregiobus-mitte.de
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- dbregiobus-mitte.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Rust
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Darmstadt to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rust station.
Darmstadt to Rust train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Rust is 208 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Darmstadt to Rust.
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