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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Mainz is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Forchheim (Oberfr) and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Mainz?

The distance between Forchheim and Mainz is 300 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Forchheim to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Mainz train from?

Forchheim to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Forchheim station.

Train or bus from Forchheim to Mainz?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Mainz is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Forchheim to Mainz train arrive?

Forchheim to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Mainz is 236 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Forchheim to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Forchheim to Mainz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Forchheim to Mainz by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
3h 42m
€38–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Mainz central train stationbus N1310
5h 2m
€27–39
Drive 235.9 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Mainzcar 235.9 km
1h 58m
€34–49
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3h 4m
€99–211
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Forchheim to Würzburg Hbftrain Re20 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 91 / ...
4h 8m
€46–78
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Forchheim to Nürnberg Hbftrain S1
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4h 36m
€38–89

Forchheim to Mainz by train

188Weekly Trains

3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €20–60 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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