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 Schwalbacher Str./Luisenforum station to Idstein Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Mainz may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Idstein on the Moovit app.

111min
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.
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Wiesbaden Nordfriedhof
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wiesbaden Schwalbacher Str./Luisenforum
    34 min
  • 6
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Idstein Busbahnhof
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idstein Bahnhof
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Idstein
    Walk to
    Idstein
    70 m • 1 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 39.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Mainz to Idstein

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Mainz to Idstein using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mainz) and destination (Idstein), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Light Rail line 51, Bus line 6, Bus line 271.

  • 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 51 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 Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb. station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb. 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 51 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 Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb. stop, which is closest to Idstein in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

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