There are 3 ways to get from Mainz to Idar-Oberstein by train, rideshare, or car
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Mainz to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Idar-Oberstein is to rideshare which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Mainz and Idar-Oberstein is 94 km. The road distance is 94.3 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Mainz to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.
Mainz to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Idar-Oberstein is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Mainz to Idar-Oberstein.
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What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Idar-Oberstein, Germany?
vlexx operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx.de
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Mainz to Idar-Oberstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mainz and Idar-Oberstein. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.