The average train between Dortmund and Idstein takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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.
Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Idstein. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Idstein at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Idstein station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Dortmund to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Idstein Bahnhof station.
The distance between Dortmund and Idstein is 154.8 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Frankfurt in around 3h 36m.