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Compare bus and train for Rust to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rust to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. 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 $29, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Rust to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Rust to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rust to Zurich:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rust to Zurich costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $87 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 2h 16m 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 Zurich
How to get from Rust to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rust to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM 7h20 Rust, Europa-Park 6:45 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM 7h20 Rust, Europa-Park 6:45 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
17121 · ICE 371 · IC 7792:28 PM 2h32 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) 5:00 PM Zurich HB $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
17121 · ICE 371 · IC 7792:25 PM 2h35 Ringsheim/Europa-Park 5:00 PM Zurich HB $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
17121 · ICE 371 · IC 7792:22 PM 2h38 Orschweier 5:00 PM Zurich HB $39 1 One-way 2 transfers
17117 · ICE 27912:28 PM 2h32 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) 3:00 PM Zurich HB $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rust to Zurich:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rust to Zurich costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rust and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ringsheim/Europa-Park and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Rust, Europa-Park and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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