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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rust is to bus via Saarbrücken which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rust is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Rust. However, there are services departing from Essen Bibliotheek and arriving at Rust via Kapellen Dorp, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Rust?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rust. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Campus d'Illkirch via Bruxelles-Midi and Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Rust?

The distance between Essen and Rust is 837 km. The road distance is 534.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Rust without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Essen to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rust bus from?

Essen to Rust bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rust train from?

Essen to Rust train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Essen station.

Train or bus from Essen to Rust?

The best way to get from Essen to Rust is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Essen to Rust bus arrive?

Essen to Rust bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.

Where does the Essen to Rust train arrive?

Essen to Rust train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rust is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Essen to Rust.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Rust.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
8h 38m
€149–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Rustbus 011 / ...
11h 2m
€45–79
Drive 534.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rustcar 534.1 km
5h 53m
€99–143
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain
8h 48m
€139–355
Bus via Saarbrücken
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N846
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Rustbus 011 / ...
11h 22m
€51–80
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Breda to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 38m
€133–425
Fly Brussels Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
8h 19m
€111–326

Essen to Rust by train, tram, and bus

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8h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 836.7 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen to Rust - Europa-Park Silver Lake City via Bruxelles-Midi, Strasbourg, Gare Centrale, Campus d'Illkirch, and Campus in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Bibliotheek to Rust via Kapellen Dorp, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, and Strasbourg in around 11h 2m.

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