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 2h 5m 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 and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Würzburg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Mainz?

The distance between Forchheim and Mainz is 284 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 via Würzburg which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m 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 via Würzburg which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €85. 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 2h 5m 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train via Würzburg
best
1. Take the train from Forchheim to Würzburg HbfRe20
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
3h 24m
€46–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Mainz central train stationN1310
5h 2m
€27–39
Drive 235.9 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Mainz235.9 km
2h 5m
€34–49
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
3h 1m
€99–191
Train
1. Take the train from Forchheim to Nürnberg HbfS1
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4h 31m
€43–89

Forchheim to Mainz by train

49Weekly Trains

3h 24mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.9 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Forchheim to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Würzburg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Mainz central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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