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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Idstein is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Idstein is to drive which takes 4h and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Idstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via Düsseldorf central bus station and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Idstein?

The distance between Rotterdam and Idstein is 493 km. The road distance is 386.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Rotterdam to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Idstein bus from?

Rotterdam to Idstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Idstein train from?

Rotterdam to Idstein train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Idstein?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Idstein is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Idstein bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Idstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Idstein train arrive?

Rotterdam to Idstein train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Idstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Idstein is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Rotterdam to Idstein.

Where can I stay near Idstein?

There are 928+ hotels available in Idstein.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 9m
€57–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Wiesbaden central train stationbus FlixBus 027
8h 41m
€28–52
Drive 386.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Idsteincar 386.8 km
4h
€68–99
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain
4h 54m
€129–299
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Koblenz Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Limburgtrain Rb23 / ...
7h 17m
€58–113
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Andernachtrain Re
4. Take the train from Andernach Bahnhof to Limburgtrain
9h 59m
€79–167
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain
5h 38m
€99–292
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
5h 33m
€169–388

Rotterdam to Idstein by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.2 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Idstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Idstein Bahnhof via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via Düsseldorf central bus station, Wiesbaden central train station, and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 41m.

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