There are 5 ways to get from Rust to Swiss Alps by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rust to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 007
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
7h 16mCHF 50–80Bus, train via Altdorf
cheapest- Take the bus from Rust to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 007
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2
7h 48mCHF 39–60Train via Freiburg im Breisgau
- Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain Ir26
7h 27mCHF 69–175Drive 270.5 km
- Drive from Rust to Swiss Alpscar 270.5 km
2h 47mCHF 45–65Train
- Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad Bftrain Re7 / ...
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain Ir26
7h 51mCHF 69–160
Rust to Swiss Alps by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rust to Swiss Alps is to bus and train via Altdorf which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rust to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
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 27m.
The distance between Rust and Swiss Alps is 324 km. The road distance is 270.5 km.
The best way to get from Rust to Swiss Alps without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 497+ 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 27m.
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Altdorf UR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–35
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rust to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rust to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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