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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Mainz is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Mainz?

The distance between Heilbronn and Mainz is 167 km. The road distance is 150.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Mainz without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Heilbronn to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Mainz bus from?

Heilbronn to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Mainz train from?

Heilbronn to Mainz train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Mainz?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Mainz is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Mainz bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Mainz train arrive?

Heilbronn to Mainz train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Mainz is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Heilbronn to Mainz.

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

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Heilbronn to Mainz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heilbronn to Mainz by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Frankfurt Airportbus N228 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhausbus S8x / ...
2h 45m
Drive 150.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Mainzcar 150.4 km
1h 19m
€21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10a / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
2h 56m
Train via Heidelberg
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10a / ...
2. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heilbronn to Mainz.

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Distance: 167.3 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt Airport and Frankfurt in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 56m.

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