What is the cheapest way to get from Bretten to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Bretten to Mainz is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bretten to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Bretten to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct train between Bretten and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Bretten to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bretten and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Bretten to Mainz?

The distance between Bretten and Mainz is 134 km. The road distance is 136 km.

How do I travel from Bretten to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Bretten to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bretten to Mainz?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Bretten to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bretten to Mainz train from?

Bretten to Mainz train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), depart from Bretten station.

Train or bus from Bretten to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bretten to Mainz is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Bretten to Mainz train arrive?

Bretten to Mainz train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bretten to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bretten to Mainz is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Bretten to Mainz.

How do I get a train ticket from Bretten to Mainz?

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Bretten to Mainz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bretten to Mainz by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bretten to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re71
2. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 28m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mainz central train stationbus 476 / ...
5h 18m
€20–37
Drive 136 km
1. Drive from Bretten to Mainzcar 136 km
1h 15m
€20–28
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Bruchsal to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
3h 13m
€24–36
Train via Germersheim
1. Take the train from Groetzingen to Germersheimtrain 84894 / ...
2. Take the train from Germersheim to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re4
4h 32m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bretten to Mainz.

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Distance: 133.6 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Bretten, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Bretten to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mainz central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–25 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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