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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Idstein is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Idstein is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €4 - €7.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Idstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Brückenplatz and arriving at Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via Wiesbaden Platz der Deutschen Einheit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kastel Bahnhof and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Mainz to Idstein?

The distance between Mainz and Idstein is 54 km. The road distance is 31.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €14 - €25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Mainz to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Idstein bus from?

Mainz to Idstein bus services, operated by Mainzer Mobilität, depart from Mainz, Brückenplatz station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Idstein train from?

Mainz to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kastel Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Idstein?

The best way to get from Mainz to Idstein is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €14 - €25. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and line 271 bus, which costs and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Mainz to Idstein bus arrive?

Mainz to Idstein bus services, operated by Mainzer Mobilität, arrive at Wiesbaden Platz der Deutschen Einheit station.

Where does the Mainz to Idstein train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Idstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Idstein is 31 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Mainz to Idstein.

Where can I stay near Idstein?

There are 890+ hotels available in Idstein.

Mainz to Idstein - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 6 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kastel Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain S1
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain Rb22 / ...
1h 15m
€14–24
Drive 31.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mainz to Idsteincar 31.1 km
35 min
€5–7
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhoftrain S8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Idstein Wiesbadener Straßebus 271 / ...
1h 31m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mainz to Idsteintaxi 31.1 km
35 min
€100–130
Line 6 bus, line 271 bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz, Brückenplatz to Wiesbaden Platz der Deutschen Einheitbus 6
2. Take the bus from Wiesbaden Platz der Deutschen Einheit to Idstein Wiesbadener Straßebus 271 / ...
1h 47m

Mainz to Idstein by train

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Distance: 54.2 km
Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a train from Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kastel Bahnhof to Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz, Brückenplatz to Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via Wiesbaden Platz der Deutschen Einheit in around 1h 47m.

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