What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Idstein?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Idstein is to bus which costs €13 - €55 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Idstein?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Idstein is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Idstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via Cologne Airport CGN and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Aachen to Idstein?

The distance between Aachen and Idstein is 260 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Idstein without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Idstein without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Idstein?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Aachen to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Idstein bus from?

Aachen to Idstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Idstein train from?

Aachen to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Idstein?

The best way to get from Aachen to Idstein is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs €13 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Aachen to Idstein bus arrive?

Aachen to Idstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Idstein train arrive?

Aachen to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Idstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Idstein is 212 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Aachen to Idstein.

Where can I stay near Idstein?

There are 889+ hotels available in Idstein.

Aachen to Idstein - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Idstein by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhoftrain 79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Idstein Wiesbadener Straßebus 271 / ...
3h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Wiesbaden central train stationbus 027
5h 28m
€13–53
Drive 212.5 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Idsteincar 212.5 km
1h 51m
€30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain Rb22 / ...
3h 7m
€37–95
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Limburgtrain Rb23 / ...
5h 8m
€34–84

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Map of how to get from Aachen to Idstein.

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Distance: 260.1 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Idstein, Germany?

You can take a bus from Aachen station west to Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via Cologne Airport CGN, Wiesbaden central train station, and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 3h 7m.

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