There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Idstein by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain Rb22 / ...
2h 18m€39–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Limburg an der Lahnbus
3h 58m€4–9Drive 144.2 km
- Drive from Cologne to Idsteincar 144.2 km
1h 18m€21–30Train via Koblenz
- Take the train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Limburgtrain Rb23 / ...
4h 1m€30–77Bus via Koblenz
- Take the bus from Troisdorf Bf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhofbus Re8x / ...
- Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhofbus 10X
6h 14m
Cologne to Idstein by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Idstein is to bus which costs €4 - €9 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Idstein is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Idstein Hochschule via Limburg and Hünstetten-Limbach Hühnerkirche B 417. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Cologne and Idstein is 218 km. The road distance is 144.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Cologne to Idstein, including transfers.
Cologne to Idstein bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Idstein is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €9 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Idstein, Germany?
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Köln Hbf to Limburg an der Lahn once daily. Tickets cost €4–9 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- SVS
Bus from Köln Hbf to Limburg an der Lahn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- SVS
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Idstein bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Limburg an der Lahn station.
Cologne to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Idstein is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Cologne to Idstein.
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