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Compare train for Berlin to Idstein
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Idstein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $402.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $402 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Idstein:
A bus is $94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Idstein costing on average $153.
A bus is $343 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Idstein costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Idstein take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
You'll arrive about 4h 33m sooner (1h 46m by flight vs 6h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $402 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Idstein
How to get from Berlin to Idstein by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Idstein is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:20 AM8h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)10:25 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:20 AM8h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)10:25 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EW98:25 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:30 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 839 · 1526411:05 AM4h50Berlin Hbf3:55 PMWörsdorf$601One-way1 transfer
- ICE 597 · 152069:27 AM5h10Berlin Hbf2:37 PMIdstein(Taunus)$601One-way1 transfer
- ICE 942 · ICE 1073 · 152629:47 AM5h24Berlin Hbf3:11 PMWörsdorf$601One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 AM8h25Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz10:25 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:00 PM8h10Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)11:10 PMWiesbaden, Busbahnhof$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM11h10Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:10 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$421One-way1 transfer
- EW38:30 AM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:35 AMCologne Bonn Airport$1181One-way0 transfers
- EW80566:40 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:45 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1181One-way0 transfers
DE40864:55 PM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport6:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Idstein:
A bus is $94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Idstein costing on average $153.
A bus is $343 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Idstein costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Idstein take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Idstein as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Idstein(Taunus).
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Idstein by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Idstein by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Idstein by train.
- 15 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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