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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Idstein is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Idstein is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Idstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Zurich to Idstein?

The distance between Zurich and Idstein is 452 km. The road distance is 393.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €150 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Zurich to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Idstein bus from?

Zurich to Idstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Idstein train from?

Zurich to Idstein train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Idstein?

The best way to get from Zurich to Idstein is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €150 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Zurich to Idstein bus arrive?

Zurich to Idstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wiesbaden central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Idstein train arrive?

Zurich to Idstein train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Idstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Idstein is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Zurich to Idstein.

Where can I stay near Idstein?

There are 890+ hotels available in Idstein.

Zurich to Idstein - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain Ec
5h 14m
€155–428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Wiesbaden central train stationbus FlixBus 476
9h 46m
€30–55
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 12m
Drive 393.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Idsteincar 393.7 km
4h 9m
€70–100
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain
4h 39m
€91–197
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
5h 34m
€79–191
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain
5h 38m
€144–386
Fly Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
5h 25m
€159–349
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
6h 37m
€153–308

Zurich to Idstein by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 451.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Idstein, Germany?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Frankfurt twice a week. Tickets cost €140–420 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily, and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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