The average train between Pforzheim and Mainz takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Pforzheim to Mainz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Pforzheim and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Pforzheim is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Mainz at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim station and arriving at Mainz station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Pforzheim to Mainz train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Pforzheim to Mainz train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Pforzheim to Mainz train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Pforzheim and Mainz is 126 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 50m.