There are 6 ways to get from Idar-Oberstein to France 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- Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
4h 59m€78–153Drive 435.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Pariscar 435.4 km
5h 11m€68–98Bus, train
- Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
- Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
- Take the train from Thionville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
6h 49mBus, fly
- Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Longuich, P&Rbus
- Take the bus from Longuich, Parkplatz to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LUX - CDG
6h 46mTrain via Gare de Lyon
- Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
5h 52m€80–150Bus
- Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N1335 / ...
9h 7m
Idar-Oberstein to France by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to France is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to France is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to France. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to France. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Châtelet via Saarbrücken Hbf and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Idar-Oberstein and France is 458 km. The road distance is 435.4 km.
The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Idar-Oberstein to France, including transfers.
Idar-Oberstein to France bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.
Idar-Oberstein to France train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to France is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Idar-Oberstein, Germany and France?
You can take a bus from Idar, Henn/Gemmolog. ABZ to Châtelet via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Châtelet via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Luxembourg to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–220
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx.de
Train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
Train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Thionville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 (6765) 270
- [email protected]
- Website
- scherer-reisen.de
Bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- vrminfo.de
Bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Longuich, P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- vrminfo.de
Bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- vrminfo.de
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- [email protected]
- Website
- mobiliteit.lu
Bus from Longuich, Parkplatz to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsback
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Trier central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Idar-Oberstein to France bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Idar-Oberstein to France train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to France is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to France.
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