There are 4 ways to get from Rust to Swiss Alps 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 via Freiburg im Breisgau
best- Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain Ir26
7h 28mCHF 69–182Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2
9h 8mCHF 40–61Drive 270.5 km
- Drive from Rust to Swiss Alpscar 270.5 km
2h 47mCHF 46–66Train
- Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad Bftrain Re7 / ...
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain Ir26
7h 34mCHF 69–180
Rust to Swiss Alps by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rust to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rust to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct train from Rust to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Ringsheim/Europa-Park and arriving at Airolo via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Rust and Swiss Alps is 310 km. The road distance is 270.5 km.
The best way to get from Rust to Swiss Alps without a car is to train via Freiburg im Breisgau which takes 7h 28m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Rust to Swiss Alps, including transfers.
Rust to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station.
Rust to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Swiss Alps is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Rust to Swiss Alps.
There are 484+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.
What companies run services between Rust, Germany and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Rust to Gotthard Passhöhe via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station, Basel SBB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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