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How to get from Messel to Idstein by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Messel to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB75 train from Messel Bahnhof station to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EV bus and finally take the RB22 train from Niedernhausen Bahnhof station to Idstein Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Walk to train station
Train - RB75RB75
Bus - EVEV
Train - RB22RB22
Leaves from Messel Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messel Bahnhof
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RB75RB75
    Wait for train
    RB75
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
    72 min
  • 4
    Bus - EVEV
    Wait for bus
    EV
    Niedernhausen Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Niedernhausen Bahnhof
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Niedernhausen Bahnhof
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RB22RB22
    Wait for train
    RB22
    Limburg (Lahn) Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station Idstein Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Idstein Bahnhof
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RB75, RB10 and 265

To get from Messel to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB75 train from Messel Bahnhof station to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB10 train and finally take the 265 bus from Eltville (Rhein) Bahnhof station to Idstein In Der Eisenbach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to train station
Train - RB75RB75
Train - RB10RB10
Bus - 265265
Walk to Idstein
Leaves from Messel Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messel Bahnhof
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RB75RB75
    Wait for train
    RB75
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - RB10RB10
    Wait for train
    RB10
    Neuwied Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltville (Rhein) Bahnhof
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltville (Rhein) Bahnhof
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 265265
    Wait for bus
    265
    Idstein Busbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idstein In Der Eisenbach
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Idstein
    Walk to
    Idstein
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Messel to Idstein

The distance between Messel, Rhein-Main Gebiet and Idstein, Rhein-Main Gebiet is approximately 77.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Messel to Idstein by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rhein-Main Gebiet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Messel

Messel is located at Messel, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Messel Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Messel:

  • Messel Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Messel:

  • Messel Bahnhof
  • Messel-Grube Messel am Wildpark

Public transit stations close to Idstein, Rhein-Main Gebiet

Idstein is located at Idstein, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Idstein Alte Poststraße.

Train stations close to Idstein:

  • Idstein Bahnhof
  • Idstein-Wörsdorf Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Idstein:

  • Idstein Alte Poststraße
  • Idstein Bahnhof
  • Idstein Im Güldenstück

Alternative route by bus and train via RB75, RB10 and 265

To get from Messel to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB75 train from Messel Bahnhof station to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB10 train and finally take the 265 bus from Eltville (Rhein) Bahnhof station to Idstein In Der Eisenbach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to train station
Train - RB75RB75
Train - RB10RB10
Bus - 265265
Walk to Idstein
Leaves from Messel Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messel Bahnhof
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RB75RB75
    Wait for train
    RB75
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - RB10RB10
    Wait for train
    RB10
    Neuwied Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltville (Rhein) Bahnhof
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltville (Rhein) Bahnhof
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 265265
    Wait for bus
    265
    Idstein Busbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idstein In Der Eisenbach
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Idstein
    Walk to
    Idstein
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Messel to Idstein?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line RB75, Bus line EV, Bus line RB22.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Messel to Idstein?

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line RB75, Bus line RB10, Bus line 265.

  • Is there a direct train between Messel and Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Messel to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    The RB75 train line goes from Messel Bahnhof station near Messel to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Idstein Bahnhof station near Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet

  • How long does it take to travel from Messel to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Messel and Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train and bus is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Messel to get to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get on the RB75 train from the Messel Bahnhof station near Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Messel and Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get off the train at the Idstein Bahnhof station, which is closest to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

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