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Compare bus and train for Basel to Rust
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 an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m 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 |
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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 $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Rust costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Rust take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $75 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 2m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Rust
How to get from Basel to Rust by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Rust is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:05 AM2h00Basel, Bahnhof10:05 AMRust, Europa-Park$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:05 AM2h00Basel, Bahnhof10:05 AMRust, Europa-Park$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 374 · 171088:16 AM1h10Basel SBB9:26 AMHerbolzheim(Breisgau)$421One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 74 · 170108:46 AM1h21Basel SBB10:07 AMHerbolzheim(Breisgau)$371One-way1 transfer
ICE 74 · 170108:46 AM1h24Basel SBB10:10 AMRingsheim/Europa-Park$371One-way1 transfer
ICE 74 · 170108:46 AM1h28Basel SBB10:14 AMOrschweier$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:40 PM1h40Basel, Bahnhof7:20 PMRust, Europa-Park$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Rust:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Rust costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Rust take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Rust as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Ringsheim/Europa-Park.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Rust, Europa-Park.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rust by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rust by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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