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Voletarium
Flying theater attraction with exhibition elements on European landmarks, popular with visitors to Europa-Park.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Rust is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Rust will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 7 trains that leave Basel for Rust on Fri, Jun 19, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Rust among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Rust:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Rust costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Rust take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Rust trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 374 · 17108 | On time 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h11 | 9:27 AM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 · 17108 | On time 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 9:25 AM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 · 17108 | On time 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h14 | 9:30 AM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 74 · 17010 | On time 8:46 AM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 10:14 AM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 74 · 17010 | On time 8:46 AM Basel SBB | 1h24 | 10:10 AM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 74 · 17010 | On time 8:46 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 10:07 AM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 · 17110 | On time 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 10:28 AM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 · 17110 | On time 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 10:31 AM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 · 17110 | On time 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 10:34 AM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · 17112 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 11:28 AM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · 17112 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 11:34 AM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · 17112 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 11:31 AM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 6 · 17014 | On time 10:46 AM Basel SBB | 1h24 | 12:10 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 6 · 17014 | On time 10:46 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 12:07 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 6 · 17014 | On time 10:46 AM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 12:14 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · 17114 | On time 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 12:34 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · 17114 | On time 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 12:31 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · 17114 | On time 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 12:28 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · 17116 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h16 | 1:32 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · 17116 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 1:29 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · 17116 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h10 | 1:26 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
5332 | 12:32 PM Basel SBB | 1h42 | 2:14 PM Orschweier | 0 transfersDirect | |
5332 | 12:32 PM Basel SBB | 1h38 | 2:10 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
5332 | 12:32 PM Basel SBB | 1h35 | 2:07 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 72 · 5332 | On time 12:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 2:07 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 72 · 5332 | On time 12:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h24 | 2:10 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 72 · 5332 | On time 12:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 2:14 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 · 17118 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 2:34 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 · 17118 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 2:31 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 · 17118 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 2:28 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 · 17120 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 3:31 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 · 17120 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 3:28 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 · 17120 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 3:34 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ECE 4 · 17022 | On time 2:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 4:07 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ECE 4 · 17022 | On time 2:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 4:14 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ECE 4 · 17022 | On time 2:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h24 | 4:10 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · 17122 | On time 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 4:31 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · 17122 | On time 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 4:34 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · 17122 | On time 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 4:28 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
EC 5320 · 5339 | On time 3:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 4:53 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
EC 5320 | On time 3:46 PM Basel SBB | 0h54 | 4:40 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 276 · 17124 | On time 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 5:31 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 · 17124 | On time 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 5:34 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 · 17124 | On time 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 5:28 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
5334 | 4:32 PM Basel SBB | 1h35 | 6:07 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5334 | 4:32 PM Basel SBB | 1h38 | 6:10 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
5334 | 4:32 PM Basel SBB | 1h42 | 6:14 PM Orschweier | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 70 · 5334 | On time 4:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 6:14 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 70 · 5334 | On time 4:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 6:07 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 70 · 5334 | On time 4:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h24 | 6:10 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 · 17128 | On time 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 7:34 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 · 17128 | On time 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 7:28 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 · 17128 | On time 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 7:31 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
5336 | 6:32 PM Basel SBB | 1h42 | 8:14 PM Orschweier | 0 transfersDirect | |
5336 | 6:32 PM Basel SBB | 1h35 | 8:07 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5336 | 6:32 PM Basel SBB | 1h38 | 8:10 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2 · 5336 | On time 6:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 8:14 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2 · 5336 | On time 6:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h24 | 8:10 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2 · 5336 | On time 6:46 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 8:07 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 · 17130 | On time 7:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 8:28 PM Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 · 17130 | On time 7:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 8:31 PM Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 · 17130 | On time 7:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 8:34 PM Orschweier | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Basel to Rust run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Rust — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rust trip today.
Flying theater attraction with exhibition elements on European landmarks, popular with visitors to Europa-Park.
Local history museum in a half-timbered house, covering Rust's past and village culture.
Leonardo da Vinci-themed exhibition and ride area inside Europa-Park with museum-style displays.
The main leisure district of Rust, combining themed areas, hotels, entertainment, and the park itself.
Modern resort zone around the water park, especially popular with families and social media visitors.
Traditional center of Rust with local buildings, quiet streets, and a more authentic village atmosphere.
A thin, crisp flatbread topped traditionally with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. It is widely eaten across Baden and Alsace and is a classic regional tavern dish.
Roasted pork shoulder, often served with potato salad or sauerkraut. It is a hearty Baden favorite found in traditional inns around the Ortenau and Upper Rhine area.
A tangy salad of sliced sausage, onions, vinegar, and oil, sometimes with cheese. It is a classic beer-garden and wine-tavern meal in Baden.
Rust’s best-known fine-dining restaurant at Europa-Park. It offers modern tasting menus in an elegant setting and is a destination for special occasions.
A popular Scandinavian-style bar and dining spot within the Europa-Park hotel area, appreciated for cocktails, snacks, and a polished atmosphere.
A well-known casual venue at Europa-Park Camp Resort with a Western atmosphere, known for grilled meats, burgers, and hearty portions.
Costs are moderate for Germany. Theme park area prices run higher, while bakeries and casual spots are cheaper.
Service is usually included, but tipping is customary. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff modestly for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Rust by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rust, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Rust trains use the Basel SBB to Ringsheim/Europa-Park station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Rust train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
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