What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Idar-Oberstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Idar-Oberstein?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein?

The distance between Cologne and Idar-Oberstein is 287 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €50 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Idar-Oberstein bus from?

Cologne to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Idar-Oberstein train from?

Cologne to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein?

The best way to get from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Idar-Oberstein bus arrive?

Cologne to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trier central train station.

Where does the Cologne to Idar-Oberstein train arrive?

Cologne to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Idar-Oberstein is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein?

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Where can I stay near Idar-Oberstein?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Idar-Oberstein by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
3h 42m
€51–153
Drive 183.2 km
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1. Drive from Cologne to Idar-Obersteincar 183.2 km
2h 4m
€27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train stationbus 011 / ...
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
5h 46m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re22
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
5h 18m
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Gau-Algesheim, Bahnhoftrain Rb26
2. Take the train from Gau-Algesheim, Bahnhof to Fischbach-Weierbach, Bftrain Rb33
5h 48m
€42–58

Cologne to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus

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Distance: 286.8 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Idar-Oberstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Idar, Eltwerk via Frankfurt, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Idar, Pappelstraße via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Trier central train station, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 46m.

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