Rome2Rio

How to get fromBasel to Idar-Obersteinby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train or plane

Find Transport to Idar-Oberstein

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Idar-Oberstein by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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

  1. Train via Mannheim

    best
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
    3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain train Re3
    5h 9m
    €52–158

  2. Drive 301.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basel to Idar-Obersteincar car 301.7 km
    3h 34m
    €51–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus bus 107 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Trier central train stationbus bus 011
    3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus bus 800
    9h 3m

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane ZRH - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain train
    6h 10m
    €121–263

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain train 20 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain train Re3
    5h 48m
    €51–113

  6. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain train Re3
    7h 29m
    €91–142

  7. Fly from Basel, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BSL - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain train
    5h 59m
    €134–289

Basel to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus

Calendar200Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Idar-Oberstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Idar, Eltwerk via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Idar, Pappelstraße via Freiburg, Trier central train station, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 3m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Basel

Trips to Idar-Oberstein

Popular routes