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

The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €9 - €14.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern station. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Kaiserslautern central train station via Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Bad Münster, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Kaiserslautern is 105 km. The road distance is 64.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €21 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern, including transfers.

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

Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.

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

Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern bus arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern train arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Bad Münster, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern?

Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern is 64 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern.

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

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Bad Münster, Bahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
2. Take the train from Bad Münster, Bahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Rb65 / ...
2h 33m
€21–39
Drive 64.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslauterncar 64.1 km
1h 2m
€10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Kaiserslautern central train stationbus N36
3h 54m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslauterntaxi 64.1 km
1h 2m
€130–160
Line 870 bus, line 2960 taxi, train
1. Take the bus from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Sien, Turnhallebus 870
2. Take the taxi from Sien, Tankstelle to Lauterecken, Bahnhoftaxi
3. Take the train from Lauterecken, Bahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain
4h 30m

Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern by bus and train

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Distance: 105.3 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Idar, Henn/Gemmolog. ABZ to Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Bad Münster, Bahnhof in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Kaiserslautern central train station via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Trier central train station in around 3h 54m.

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