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Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main to Idar-Oberstein
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Idar-Oberstein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€33 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Idar-Oberstein by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Idar-Oberstein is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Idar-Oberstein
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Idar-Oberstein:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Idar-Oberstein costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Idar-Oberstein take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Idar-Oberstein as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Idar-Oberstein station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Lautzenhausen, Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn (Terminal Kurzzeit).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Idar-Oberstein by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Idar-Oberstein by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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