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

The cheapest way to get from Rust to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 19h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rust to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Rust and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rust to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Eisenstadt Domplatz, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Rust and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rust to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Eisenstadt and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Meidling, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Rust to Cologne?

The distance between Rust and Cologne is 858 km. The road distance is 922.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rust to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs €160 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Rust to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rust to Cologne bus from?

Rust to Cologne bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR, depart from Eisenstadt Domplatz station.

Where do I catch the Rust to Cologne train from?

Rust to Cologne train services, operated by GySEV/Raaberbahn, depart from Eisenstadt station.

Train or bus from Rust to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rust to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs €160 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 19h 22m.

Where does the Rust to Cologne bus arrive?

Rust to Cologne bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR, arrive at Wien Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Rust to Cologne train arrive?

Rust to Cologne train services, operated by GySEV/Raaberbahn, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Rust to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Cologne is 923 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Rust to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

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There are 10 ways to get from Rust to Cologne by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
6h
€81–245
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Hbftrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 25m
€72–169
Train
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Meidlingtrain Re
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
10h 33m
€168–837
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eisenstadt Domplatz to Wien Hauptbahnhofbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Leverkusenbus N161
19h 22m
€73–127
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
6h 29m
€105–297
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Eisenstadt to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 33m
€114–304
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wiener Neustadt Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
8h 40m
€144–403
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rust to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
15h 20m
€182–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eisenstadt Domplatz to Wien Hauptbahnhofbus 200 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 90N
16h 6m
€208–317
Drive 922.9 km
1. Drive from Rust to Colognecar 922.9 km
8h 28m
€152–219

Rust to Cologne by bus and train

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10h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 858 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Rust, Austria and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Eisenstadt Bahnhof, Eisenstadt, Wien Meidling, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and München Hbf in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust am See Franz-Josef-Platz to Köln Heumarkt via Eisenstadt Domplatz, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 19h 22m.

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