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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Idstein is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Idstein is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Idstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Basel to Idstein?

The distance between Basel and Idstein is 366 km. The road distance is 350.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €65 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Basel to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Idstein bus from?

Basel to Idstein bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Idstein train from?

Basel to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Idstein?

The best way to get from Basel to Idstein is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €65 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Idstein bus arrive?

Basel to Idstein bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Idstein train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Idstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Idstein is 350 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Basel to Idstein.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Idstein?

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Where can I stay near Idstein?

There are 441+ hotels available in Idstein.

Basel to Idstein - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Idstein by train, bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3h 47m
€67–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
6h 5m
€32–53
Drive 350.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Idsteincar 350.3 km
2h 53m
€63–90
Fly, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain
4h 34m
€133–357
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3h 56m
€68–360
Bus via Basel, Bahnhof
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhofbus Rb22e
6h 6m

Basel to Idstein by train

140Weekly Trains

3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 365.8 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Idstein, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €55–170 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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