Train Essen to Idstein from €73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Idstein takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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 19m
Duration: 299 km
Distance: €73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 2m

€62–130

Essen to Idstein train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Idstein. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Idstein at 3:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:30 AM → 8:08 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:08 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:08 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:08 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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