There are 4 ways to get from Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein by train, bus, or car
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3
3h 12m€36–68Drive 132 km
cheapest- Drive from Mannheim to Idar-Obersteincar 132 km
1h 23m€20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Trier central train stationbus N36
- Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
5hTrain via Mainz
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
3h 23m€30–92
Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Mannheim and Idar-Oberstein is 205 km. The road distance is 132 km.
The best way to get from Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.
Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mannheim central bus station.
Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Mannheim, Germany and Idar-Oberstein, Germany?
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Eltwerk via Saarbrücken Hbf, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Idar, Pappelstraße via Trier central train station and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Trier central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trier central train station.
Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Mannheim to Idar-Oberstein.
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