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Basel to Idstein trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Idstein takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Idstein. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 51m
Duration
366 km
Distance
€148
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain train 20 / ...
3h 48m
€75–340

Basel to Idstein train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Idstein. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Idstein at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 366.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Idstein, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 5 times a week.

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