What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Idstein?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Idstein is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Idstein?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Idstein is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Idstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Zurich to Idstein?

The distance between Zurich and Idstein is 452 km. The road distance is 393.7 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Idstein without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €160 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Idstein?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Zurich to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Idstein bus from?

Zurich to Idstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Idstein train from?

Zurich to Idstein train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Idstein?

The best way to get from Zurich to Idstein is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €160 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Zurich to Idstein bus arrive?

Zurich to Idstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wiesbaden central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Idstein train arrive?

Zurich to Idstein train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Idstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Idstein is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Zurich to Idstein.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Idstein?

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Where can I stay near Idstein?

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Zurich to Idstein - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Idstein by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain Ice / ...
5h 27m
€161–468
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h
€38–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Wiesbaden central train stationbus FlixBus 476
9h 42m
€40–70
Drive 393.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Idsteincar 393.7 km
4h 7m
€69–100
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
6h 6m
€101–480
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain
4h 51m
€105–236
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain
6h 11m
€156–405
Fly Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idstein Bahnhoftrain
5h 40m
€146–442

Zurich to Idstein by train

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Distance: 451.6 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Idstein, Germany?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Frankfurt once daily. Tickets cost €150–460 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Wiesbaden central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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