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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Rust among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 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 train costs an average of £51, while a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 117 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£51 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Rust, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 2h 11m 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.
How to get to Rust from Zurich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Zurich to Rust is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rust are Freiburg im Breisgau, Offenburg, Lahr/Schwarzwald, Baden-Baden and Karlsruhe. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rust on Omio.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Offenburg is a compact Baden-Württemberg city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for wine, Baroque streets and democratic history. Its market square and relaxed centre give it a distinctly regional character.
Lahr/Schwarzwald is known for its chrysanthemum festival and its old town on the edge of the Black Forest. Half-timbered buildings and nearby vineyards give it a relaxed Baden character.
Baden-Baden is a spa town on the edge of the Black Forest, known for its thermal baths and elegant Belle Époque character. Historic bathhouses, the Kurhaus and the leafy Lichtentaler Allee give it a calm, cultured feel.
Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
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