Where is Europa–Park located

Address: Europa-Park-Straße 2, 77977 Rust, Germany | Find on Maps

Europa–Park Resort is an entertainment complex located in Rust, Germany, with a theme park, water park (Rulantica), and resorts offering multiple stay options. It is Germany’s largest theme park, situated approximately an hour’s drive from both France and Switzerland’s borders.

Distance from Strasbourg, France: 55-60 km (35-40 miles)
Distance from Basel, Switzerland: 95-100 km (60-65 miles)

How to reach Europa–Park from major cities in Germany

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Trainline operate several trains from all major cities in Germany to Europa–Park in Rust. You will have to transfer at either Freiburg or Offenburg, depending on your start location.

Closest train station: Ringsheim/Europa-Park (5.5 km/3.4 miles)

Duration: 6-8 hrs (Berlin), 3-4 hrs (Frankfurt), 7-9 hrs (Hamburg), 4 hrs (Munich), 2 hrs (Stuttgart)
Frequency: 20-30 times a day, depending on your start location
Average cost: €10-€25 for shorter journeys, and €35-€150 for longer distances

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Flixbus operates direct buses from major cities in Germany, making it a convenient way to travel via bus, though the travel time is significantly longer.

Closest bus stop: Rheinweg/Rust, Europa-Park (2.1 km/1.3 miles)

Duration: 6-13+ hrs (depending on your start location)
Frequency: Daily
Average cost: €25-€100+ one way (depending on your start location)

How to reach Europa–Park from Strasbourg, France

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SNCF Connect (for French/international) or Trainline (Germany) offer trains from Strasbourg, France, to Europa–Park, Germany.

Closest train station: Ringsheim/Europa-Park (5.5 km/3.4 miles)

Duration: 45 mins to 1 hr
Frequency: 24/25 times a day
Average cost: €15-€17 one way (without the Euro Pass)

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There are no direct public buses from France to Europa–Park. However, private operators such as Flixbus offer daily direct buses from Strasbourg to France.

Closest bus stop: Rheinweg/Rust, Europa-Park (2.1 km/1.3 miles)

Duration: 1 hr to 1.5 hrs
Frequency: Daily
Average cost: €8 - €15 one way

How to reach Europa–Park from Basel, Switzerland

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Swiss Rail (SBB) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) operate trains from Basel, Switzerland, to Europa–Park in Germany. Board your train at Basel Badischer Bahnhof (Basel Bad Bf) in Basel to reach the theme park’s station.

Closest train station: Ringsheim/Europa-Park (5.5 km/3.4 miles)

Duration: 1.5 hrs
Frequency: Every 30/60 mins (SBB), 8 times a day (DB)
Average cost: €9-€24 one way (without the Euro Pass, subject to seasonal changes)

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Flixbus offers daily direct buses from Basel, Switzerland, to Europa–Park in Rust. It’s the most convenient bus option, involving no changes or transfers between the countries.

Closest bus stop: Rheinweg/Rust, Europa-Park (2.1 km/1.3 miles)

Duration: 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs
Frequency: Daily
Average cost: €8 - €18 one way

Getting to Europa–Park by car/taxi

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Europa–Park has partnered with SIXT Ride, offering direct taxis/limousines for visitors who do not want to drive/take public transport. Alternatively, you can also book a rental or drive down for ultimate flexibility.

Duration: 1 hr (from Strasbourg, France), 1.5 hrs (from Basel, Switzerland)
SIXT Ride average cost (taxi): €70-€100+ (depending on the type of vehicle, availability, and time of year)
Parking: Available at €10 per day, with preferred parking options at €22-€27 a day (based on seasonal factors)

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Frequently asked questions about Europa–Park’s location

The closest airports are Strasbourg (SXB) and Basel/Mulhouse (BSL), approximately one hour away by car. Frankfurt Airport is about 2.5 hours away. Options include rental cars, shuttles, or private transfers.