How to get from Mainz to Idstein by bus and light rail?

From Mainz to Idstein by bus and light rail

To get from Mainz to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 51 light rail from Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S. station to Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 bus and finally take the 271 bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station to Idstein Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 5151
Bus - 66
Bus - 271271
Walk to Idstein
Leaves from Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S.
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 5151
    Wait for light rail
    51
    Finthen
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb.
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Wiesbaden Nordfriedhof
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Idstein Busbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idstein Bahnhof
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Idstein
    Walk to
    Idstein
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mainz to Idstein by light rail and train

To get from Mainz to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 51 light rail from Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S. station to Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE14 train and finally take the RB22 train from Frankfurt (Main) Höchst Bahnhof station to Idstein Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 5151
Train - RE14RE14
Train - RB22RB22
Leaves from Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S.
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 5151
    Wait for light rail
    51
    Finthen
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb.
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE14RE14
    Wait for train
    RE14
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Höchst Bahnhof
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - RB22RB22
    Wait for train
    RB22
    Limburg (Lahn) Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station Idstein Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Idstein Bahnhof
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mainz to Idstein

The distance between Mainz, Rhein-Main Gebiet and Idstein, Rhein-Main Gebiet is approximately 39.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mainz to Idstein by bus and light rail, 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 Mainz

Mainz is located at Mainz, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Bretzenheim, Vor Der Frecht.

Bus stations close to Mainz:

  • Bretzenheim, Vor Der Frecht
  • Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S.
  • Bretzenheim, Ludwig-Nauth-Str.

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 Im Güldenstück.

Train stations close to Idstein:

  • Idstein Bahnhof
  • Idstein-Wörsdorf Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Idstein:

  • Idstein Im Güldenstück
  • Idstein Wiesbadener Straße
  • Idstein am Bahndamm

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From Mainz to Idstein by light rail and train

To get from Mainz to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 51 light rail from Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S. station to Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE14 train and finally take the RB22 train from Frankfurt (Main) Höchst Bahnhof station to Idstein Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 5151
Train - RE14RE14
Train - RB22RB22
Leaves from Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S.
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 5151
    Wait for light rail
    51
    Finthen
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb.
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE14RE14
    Wait for train
    RE14
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Höchst Bahnhof
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - RB22RB22
    Wait for train
    RB22
    Limburg (Lahn) Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station Idstein Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Idstein Bahnhof
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Light Rail line 51, Bus line 6, Bus line 271.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Light Rail line 51, Train line RE14, Train line RB22.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Mainz and Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Mainz to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    The 51 light rail line goes from Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S. station near Mainz to Finthen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Finthen station near Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet

  • How long does it take to travel from Mainz to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Mainz and Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Mainz to get to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get on the 51 light rail from the Bretzenheim(Mz),H.-Böckler-S. station near Mainz in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Mainz and Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get off the light rail at the Finthen stop, which is closest to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

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