Train Cologne to Idstein from €54 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Idstein takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours 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 19m
Duration: 218 km
Distance: €54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

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

2h 10m

€46–94

Cologne to Idstein train times

Trains run hourly 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 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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
9:45 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 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 Thursday, April 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 Friday, May 1, 2026

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

Frequently asked questions

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