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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Rust is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Rust is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Rust?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Rust. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Rust via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Rust?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Rust. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Ringsheim/Europa-Park via Basel, Bahnhof SBB and Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Rust?

The distance between Lucerne and Rust is 195 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rust without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lucerne to Rust, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rust bus from?

Lucerne to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rust train from?

Lucerne to Rust train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Rust?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rust is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Lucerne to Rust bus arrive?

Lucerne to Rust bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Lucerne to Rust train arrive?

Lucerne to Rust train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Rust?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Rust is 189 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Lucerne to Rust.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Rust?

Book your Lucerne to Rust bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rust?

There are 2119+ hotels available in Rust.

Lucerne to Rust - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lucerne to Rust by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Re7 / ...
4h 2m
€53–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Freiburgbus FlixBus N401 / ...
4h 40m
€18–31
Drive 189.2 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Rustcar 189.2 km
1h 51m
€33–48
Train via Freiburg im Breisgau
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Re7
4h 8m
€53–130
Train #2 (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
4h 44m
€62–127

Lucerne to Rust by train, tram, and bus

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.1 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Rust Europapark via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel, Badischer Bahnhof, Basel Bad Bf, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luzern to Freiburg twice daily. Tickets cost €16–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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