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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Mainz is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at Mainz central train station via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Mainz?

The distance between Heerlen and Mainz is 285 km. The road distance is 253.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Mainz without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Heerlen to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Mainz bus from?

Heerlen to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Mainz train from?

Heerlen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Mainz?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Mainz is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Heerlen to Mainz bus arrive?

Heerlen to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mainz central train station.

Where does the Heerlen to Mainz train arrive?

Heerlen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Mainz is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Heerlen to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Heerlen 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 via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3h 38m
€43–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Mainz central train stationbus N1310
5h 6m
€23–33
Drive 253.5 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Mainzcar 253.5 km
2h 17m
€45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Mainz Hbftrain Nj
4h 36m
€27–48
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb26
5h 35m
€48–83

Heerlen to Mainz by train

85Weekly Trains

3h 38mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.5 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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