Train Cologne to Idstein from €48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Idstein takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

2h 15m
Duration: 218 km
Distance: €48
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain Rb22 / ...

2h 9m

€41–105

Cologne to Idstein train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Idstein. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Idstein at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

8:34 PM → 6:07 AM
Arrives next day
9h 33m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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