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Basel to Idar-Oberstein trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Idar-Oberstein takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Idar-Oberstein. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 4m
Duration
411 km
Distance
€112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain train Re3
4h 40m
€77–244

Basel to Idar-Oberstein train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Idar-Oberstein. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Idar-Oberstein at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 410.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Idar-Oberstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 40m.

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