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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €70 - €110.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein?

The distance between Leipzig and Idar-Oberstein is 503 km. The road distance is 500 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €90 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein is to train which takes 6h and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein.

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

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Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
6h
€92–320
Drive 500 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Leipzig to Idar-Obersteincar 500 km
4h 38m
€72–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Trier central train stationbus N780
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
9h 37m
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain
5h 8m
€125–238
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Fischbach-Weierbach, Bftrain Rb33
9h 46m
Train via Mainz #2
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
9h 59m
€156–599
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain
6h 32m
€184–418
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain
6h 40m
€129–347
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LEJ - LUX
2. Take the bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Idar, Pappelstraßebus
9h 28m

Leipzig to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus

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Distance: 502.8 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Idar, Eltwerk via Frankfurt, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Idar, Pappelstraße via Trier central train station and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 37m.

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