What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Idar-Oberstein?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Idar-Oberstein is to bus and train which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Idar-Oberstein?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Idar-Oberstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Freiburg and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Idar-Oberstein?

The distance between Basel and Idar-Oberstein is 418 km. The road distance is 301.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Idar-Oberstein without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 9m and costs €50 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Idar-Oberstein?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Basel to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Idar-Oberstein bus from?

Basel to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Idar-Oberstein?

The best way to get from Basel to Idar-Oberstein is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 9m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Idar-Oberstein bus arrive?

Basel to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Idar-Oberstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Idar-Oberstein is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Basel to Idar-Oberstein.

Where can I stay near Idar-Oberstein?

There are 455+ hotels available in Idar-Oberstein.

Basel to Idar-Oberstein - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3
5h 9m
€52–154
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N506 / ...
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Rb73 / ...
6h 34m
€28–52
Drive 301.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Idar-Obersteincar 301.7 km
3h 34m
€52–74
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain
6h 11m
€121–253
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3
6h 6m
€73–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Trier central train stationbus 011
3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
9h 5m
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain
6h 1m
€144–289

Basel to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus

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5h 9mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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 5m.

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