There are 5 ways to get from Interlaken to Rust by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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 Interlaken West to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain Ice
4h 36m€82–145Train via Basel #2
cheapest- Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5h€34–180Bus
- Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rustbus FlixBus 107
6h 22m€39–51Drive 241.4 km
- Drive from Interlaken to Rustcar 241.4 km
2h 27m€44–63Train via Basel
- Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
- Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Re7 / ...
4h 54m€35–173
Interlaken to Rust by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Rust is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Rust is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Rust. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Sonnenhof and arriving at Rust via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Rust. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Interlaken and Rust is 260 km. The road distance is 241.4 km.
The best way to get from Interlaken to Rust without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Interlaken to Rust, including transfers.
Interlaken to Rust bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Sonnenhof station.
Interlaken to Rust train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.
The best way to get from Interlaken to Rust is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Rust, Germany?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Interlaken West to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Rust via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 22m.
Train from Interlaken West to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Interlaken West to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Interlaken West to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shuttler
Bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–28
- Website
- Shuttler
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Booking & Getting There
Interlaken to Rust bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.
Interlaken to Rust train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Rust is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Interlaken to Rust.
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