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Trip Summary
There are 19 daily trains from Sankt Wendel to Idar-Oberstein. Traveling by train from Sankt Wendel to Idar-Oberstein usually takes around 54 minutes, but the fastest vlexx train can make the trip in 30 minutes.
| Distance | 18 mi (29 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 30m |
| Lowest price | $17.48 |
| Trains per day | 18 |
| Most frequent service | vlexx |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Sankt Wendel to Idar-Oberstein?
2 train services operate from Sankt Wendel to Idar-Oberstein. vlexx usually has more trains scheduled, with 19 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 7 | 1h 0m | $21.39 |
| vlexx | 19 | 0h 54m | $20.34 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Sankt Wendel to Idar-Oberstein start from $18, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Idar-Oberstein. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Sankt Wendel leaves from Oberlinxweiler and 2 other stations. And in Idar-Oberstein trains arrive at Fischbach-Weierbach and one other train station.
From Sankt Wendel to Idar-Oberstein train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Idar-Oberstein faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 30 minutes.
Vlexx is a German train company based in the city of Mainz that runs regular passenger services across western Germany in Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, and Hesse, plus branching out to Wissembourg in France. Vlexx trains have large picture windows to enjoy the landscapes, plus plenty of legroom for each seat, step-free access, and specific areas for storing bicycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Sankt Wendel to Idar-Oberstein on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Sankt Wendel at 3:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 19 scheduled trains on most days. 18 of these are direct connections to Idar-Oberstein. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Idar-Oberstein to Sankt Wendel.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Sankt Wendel?
Main departure station: Oberlinxweiler
Sankt Wendel has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Idar-Oberstein.
All train stations in Sankt Wendel:
Oberlinxweiler
Niederlinxweiler
St Wendel
Where is the train station in Idar-Oberstein?
Main arrival station: Fischbach-Weierbach
Idar-Oberstein receives travelers from Sankt Wendel at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Idar-Oberstein:
Fischbach-Weierbach
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