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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Idstein

Composite routes from Basel to Idstein

Cheapest
2 h 52 min
Car
350 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$358.70

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Idstein
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Idstein is to bus and train which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Idstein is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct train between Basel and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Idstein?

The distance between Basel and Idstein is 376 km. The road distance is 350.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $70.65 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Basel to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Idstein train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Idstein train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Idstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Idstein is 351 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Basel 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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