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

The cheapest way to get from Idstein to Cologne is to bus which costs €4 - €9 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Idstein to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Idstein and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Idstein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Idstein Wiesbadener Straße and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hünstetten-Limbach Hühnerkirche B 417, Limburg and Limburg an der Lahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Idstein and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Idstein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Idstein Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Idstein to Cologne?

The distance between Idstein and Cologne is 218 km. The road distance is 144.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Idstein to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Idstein to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idstein to Cologne bus from?

Idstein to Cologne bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Limburg an der Lahn station.

Where do I catch the Idstein to Cologne train from?

Idstein to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Idstein Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Idstein to Cologne?

The best way to get from Idstein to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €9 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Idstein to Cologne bus arrive?

Idstein to Cologne bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Idstein to Cologne train arrive?

Idstein to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Idstein to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Idstein to Cologne is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Idstein to Cologne.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Idstein to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Idstein Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Rb22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2h 15m
€38–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limburg an der Lahn to Köln Hbfbus
4h 36m
€4–9
Drive 144.2 km
1. Drive from Idstein to Colognecar 144.2 km
1h 23m
€21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Idstein Bahnhof to Limburgtrain Rb22 / ...
2. Take the train from Limburg to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
2h 46m
€25–64
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Idstein Bahnhof to Limburgtrain
2. Take the train from Limburg to Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Centertrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln Suedtrain Re
4h 3m
€32–52

Idstein to Cologne by train

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.8 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Idstein Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Limburg an der Lahn to Köln Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €4–9 and the journey takes 1h 49m.

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