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

The cheapest way to get from Idstein to Switzerland is to bus via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Idstein to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Idstein and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Idstein to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Idstein Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Idstein to Switzerland?

The distance between Idstein and Switzerland is 341 km. The road distance is 392 km.

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

The best way to get from Idstein to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Idstein to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idstein to Switzerland train from?

Idstein to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Idstein to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Idstein to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Idstein to Switzerland train arrive?

Idstein to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Idstein to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Idstein to Switzerland is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Idstein to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Idstein to Switzerland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Idstein to Switzerland by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Idstein Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 8m
CHF 116–247
Bus via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus N474 / ...
7h 46m
CHF 30–46
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zürich HBtrain Ec
5h 34m
CHF 131–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 27m
CHF 36–66
Drive 392 km
1. Drive from Idstein to Zurichcar 392 km
4h 12m
CHF 62–89
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Idstein Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 18m
CHF 84–191
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Idstein Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 35m
CHF 120–269
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
5h 47m
CHF 66–236

Idstein to Switzerland by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 340.5 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Idstein, Germany and Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Frankfurt to Zürich HB twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 120–220 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 4h 47m. Marino Autolinee also services this route twice a week.

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