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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Idstein

Composite routes from Essen to Idstein

Cheapest
1 h 49 min
Car
204 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Wiesbaden
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.07–$68.70
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Idstein
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
Train from Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Limburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Idstein is to bus which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Idstein is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Idstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Essen to Idstein?

The distance between Essen and Idstein is 305 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $59.78 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Essen to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Idstein bus from?

Essen to Idstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Idstein train from?

Essen to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Idstein?

The best way to get from Essen to Idstein is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $59.78 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Idstein bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Idstein train arrive?

Essen to Idstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Idstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Idstein is 206 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Essen to Idstein.

Where can I stay near Idstein?

There are 783+ hotels available in Idstein. Prices start at $37.11 per night.
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