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Compare bus and train for Rust to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rust to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Rust to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Rust to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rust to Basel:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rust to Basel costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 3m 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 Rust to Basel
How to get from Rust to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rust to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
17117 · ICE 27912:28 PM 1h20 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) 1:48 PM Basel SBB $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
17117 · ICE 27912:28 PM 1h20 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) 1:48 PM Basel SBB $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
ECE 1519:58 AM 0h56 Ringsheim/Europa-Park 10:54 AM Basel SBB $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
17119 · ICE 1051:28 PM 1h20 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) 2:48 PM Basel SBB $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
17111 · ICE 1019:28 AM 1h20 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) 10:48 AM Basel SBB $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
17113 · ICE 27710:28 AM 1h20 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) 11:48 AM Basel SBB $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rust to Basel:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rust to Basel costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rust and Basel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Orschweier and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Rust, Europa-Park and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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