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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €22 - €35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein?

The distance between Heidelberg and Idar-Oberstein is 181 km. The road distance is 155.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein.

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

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Where can I stay near Idar-Oberstein?

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Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
2h 55m
€33–92
Drive 155.2 km
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1. Drive from Heidelberg to Idar-Obersteincar 155.2 km
1h 30m
€23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Trier central train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
5h 7m

Heidelberg to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.3 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Eltwerk via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Idar, Pappelstraße via Trier central train station and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 7m.

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