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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Idstein is to bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Idstein is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center and Limburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Bochum to Idstein?

The distance between Bochum and Idstein is 308 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €60 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Bochum to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Idstein train from?

Bochum to Idstein train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Idstein?

The best way to get from Bochum to Idstein is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €60 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Bochum to Idstein train arrive?

Bochum to Idstein train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Idstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Idstein is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Bochum to Idstein.

Where can I stay near Idstein?

There are 906+ hotels available in Idstein.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bochum 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 Bochum Hbf to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
3h 18m
€63–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Wiesbaden central train stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 42m
€19–48
Drive 199.1 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Idsteincar 199.1 km
2h 8m
€28–41
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain
3h 58m
€107–205
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Koblenz Stadtmittetrain Re
3. Take the train from Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center to Limburgtrain
6h 8m
€54–80

Bochum to Idstein by train and bus

211Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 308.5 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €50–60 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Wiesbaden central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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