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Trip Summary
5 trains operate daily from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern. The train trip from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern is usually about 2 hours and 6 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as one hour and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 27 mi (44 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 36m |
| Lowest price | $28.35 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 2h 6m | $28.89 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern start from $28, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Idar-Oberstein leaves from Train Station . And in Kaiserslautern trains arrive at Einsiedlerhof .
From Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kaiserslautern faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Idar-Oberstein at 12:00am 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 5 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kaiserslautern to Idar-Oberstein.
City Information
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Idar-Oberstein?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Idar-Oberstein.
All train stations in Idar-Oberstein:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main arrival station: Einsiedlerhof
Kaiserslautern has one train station.
All train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Einsiedlerhof
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