The average train between Mainz and Idstein takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is an hourly train service from Mainz 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 Mainz and Idstein. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Idstein at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt-Hoechst and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Idstein station via Frankfurt-Hoechst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Mainz to Idstein train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Mainz-Kastel station.
Mainz to Idstein train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Idstein Bahnhof station.
The distance between Mainz and Idstein is 26 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Mainz-Kastel to Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt-Hoechst and Frankfurt in around 1h 7m.