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Trains to Idar-Oberstein from Luxembourg
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It takes an average of 3 hours 5 minutes to travel from Luxembourg to Idar-Oberstein by train. You'll find on average 18 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Idar-Oberstein by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
SNCF and DB trains run on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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Trains to Idar-Oberstein from Luxembourg
| First train | 04:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:33 | |
| Departure station | Luxembourg | |
| Arrival station | Idar-Oberstein | |
| Journey time | From 2h 36m | |
| Distance | 54 miles (86 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Deutsche Bahn and SNCF trains from Luxembourg to Idar-Oberstein
Deutsche Bahn
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The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.
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SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Luxembourg to Idar-Oberstein?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Be flexible with your travel times
2. Buy a rail pass
3. Choose a slower or connecting train
4. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
5. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.