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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Rust by train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train via Karlsruhe

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43
    2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
    5h 19m
    €76–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus FlixBus N710 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Rustbus bus FlixBus 007
    8h 55m
    €42–67

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain train Re
    2. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Offenburgnighttrain night train Nj
    9h 2m
    €49–119

  4. Drive  461 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Rustcar car 461 km
    3h 48m
    €83–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 43
    5h 19m
    €77–138

Essen to Rust by train and bus

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Rust, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rust via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rust via Cologne Airport CGN in around 8h 55m.

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