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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein?

The distance between Dortmund and Idar-Oberstein is 383 km. The road distance is 272.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €70 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.

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

Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

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

Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein.

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

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Where can I stay near Idar-Oberstein?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
5h 1m
€70–132
Drive 272.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dortmund to Idar-Obersteincar 272.7 km
2h 53m
€41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Trier central train stationbus N1338
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
7h 30m
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
5h 4m
€69–127
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
8h 15m

Dortmund to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus

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Distance: 383.2 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Idar, Eltwerk via Frankfurt, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Idar, Pappelstraße via Trier central train station and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 30m.

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