The average train between Heidelberg and Idstein takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Idstein. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Idstein at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Idstein station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Heidelberg to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Idstein Bahnhof station.
Book your Heidelberg to Idstein train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Idstein is 95.1 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 2h 1m.