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Zurich to Idar-Oberstein

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Zurich, Switzerland → Idar-Oberstein, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein

Composite routes from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Scherer-Reisen
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h
Every 4 hours
$14.13–$20.65
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
3h 40m
Once daily
$19.57–$29.35
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Scherer-Reisen
Website
1h 22m
Hourly
+49 (6765) 270
+49 (6765) 270
Call Contact via email
SNCF
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
vlexx
Website
SNCF
Website
1h 53m
Twice daily
$20.65–$44.57
+33 1 84 94 36 35
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
54 min
3 times a day
$30.43–$33.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Nightjet
Website
5h 47m
Once daily
$54.35–$173.91
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
SBB GmbH
Website
54 min
Every 2 hours
$9.24–$11.96
+49 (0) 7531 915109
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Call Contact via email
vlexx
Website
1h 30m
Hourly
$18.48–$27.17
+49 6731 999 27-27
+49 6731 999 27-27
Call Contact via email
Lufthansa
Website
Swiss
Website
Air Dolomiti
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$108.70–$815.22
Swiss
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$108.70–$815.22
Air Dolomiti
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$108.70–$326.09
Condor Flugdienst
Website
55 min
Every day
$141.30–$521.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein is to night bus and train which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Idar-Oberstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Freiburg and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Idar-Oberstein?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein?

The distance between Zurich and Idar-Oberstein is 503 km. The road distance is 471.7 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Idar-Oberstein bus from?

Zurich to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Idar-Oberstein train from?

Zurich to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein?

The best way to get from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Zurich to Idar-Oberstein bus arrive?

Zurich to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Zurich to Idar-Oberstein train arrive?

Zurich to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Idar-Oberstein is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Zurich to Idar-Oberstein.

Where can I stay near Idar-Oberstein?

There are 343+ hotels available in Idar-Oberstein. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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