The average train between Dortmund and Idstein takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Dortmund and Idstein. The earliest departure is at 1:44 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, and take on average 4h 28m. 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 4h 28m.
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.
Book your Dortmund to Idstein train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Idstein is 154.8 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 35m.